§ Mr. Charles Morrisonasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department under what power he has implicitly refused permission to any probation committee for the appointment of ancillary staff by refusing to provide grant aid.
§ Mr. JohnSection 51(3) of the Powers of Criminal Courts Act 1973.
§ Mr. Charles Morrisonasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department, in years other than the current financial year, how many probation committees had sought prior permission from the Home Office to make appointments of ancillary staff in accordance with the Probation Rules; how many such requests have been refused; how many were agreed; and where they were, in either case.