§ 77. Mr. Anthony Greenwoodasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will undertake a survey of the work of the probation service.
Major Lloyd-George: The work of this important service is under constant survey by my Department, which has the help of the Probation Advisory and Training Board and the advice of universities and other specialised training organisations on policy and practice relating to the training of probation officers.
In addition, various aspects of the work of the probation service have been recently or are likely to be the subject of recommendations by bodies appointed to inquire into matters with which the service is concerned. On the information at present before me, I do not consider that there is need for a general review, but I shall be glad to consider any matters which the hon. Member may wish to bring to my notice in this connection.