§ Mr. LidingtonTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what his estimate is of planned spending on criminal policy in(a) 2000–01, (b) 2001–02, (c) 2002–03 and (d) 2003–04. [133399]
§ Mr. StrawPlanned Home Office spending on criminal policy (excluding probation) in 2000–01 is £277 million. I shall be considering the spending review settlement over the summer and making detailed plans for future years in due course. As I announced to the House on 19 July, the settlement also introduces a joint criminal justice system reserve of £100 million/£200 million/£225 million which I will manage with the Lord Chancellor and Attorney-General.