§ Mr. BurdenTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will list the changes in the level of delivery of probation services in Birmingham prisons in the last two years; and what plans he has for further changes. [29871]
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§ Ms QuinThe numbers of probation staff at Birmingham prison in the last two years were
1996–97: 1 Senior Probation Officer and 6 Probation Officers1997–98: 1 Senior Probation Officer and 4 Probation Officers (including one funded by the West Midlands Probation Service)The level for 1998–99 has not yet been set. The Governor recognises the value and importance of the work done by the Probation Service, while nonetheless having to prioritise other important demands within his overall budget.