§ Mr. Austin MitchellTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what reimbursement measures exist for charitable organisations in return for the work they carry out on behalf of statutory bodies with special reference to the police and probation services. [6042]
§ Mr. SackvilleIt is for each police authority and the chief officer of police to determine whether, and how to, reimburse organisations which carry out work for the force. Under rule 41(a) of the Probation (Amendment) Rules 1994, probation services may make payments to voluntary organisations for the provision of a range of services. It is for chief probation officers to decide which organisations should be aided, having regard to local needs and priorities.