§ Simon HughesTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many probation service areas will(a) receive an increase in real terms in their budget for the next financial year, (b) receive the same budget as this year and (c) receive a reduction in their budget. [84304]
§ Hilary Benn[holding answer 2 December 2002]: All 24 Local Probation Boards will receive an increase in real terms in their budget for the next financial year.