§ Mr. Martyn JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what assessment he has made of the(a) future training needs, (b) career development and (c) qualifications for members of the Probation Service following the publication of the Carter Report. [155618]
§ Paul GogginsThe structure of the National Offender Management Service is yet to be finalised and the Probation Service will continue to function as it is for the moment. Any future changes to training and career development practices will be subject to the usual consultation arrangement with staff and unions.