HL Deb 16 July 2002 vol 637 c130WA
Lord Acton

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Further to the reply by Lord Filkin on 30 May (HL Deb, col 1490), whether they have succeeded in speeding up consideration of a criminal justice board for women as proposed by the Lord Chief Justice. [HL5064]

The Minister of State, Home Office (Lord Falconer of Thoroton)

As my noble friend Lord Filkin has previously indicated, the new Correctional Services Board may consider this proposal. The Correctional Services Board will set the overarching strategy for the correctional services, monitor performance, review allocation of resources and encourage joint working.

The initial focus of the board is likely to be on improving services in relation to 18 to 20 year-olds, with a view to expanding this focus to other groups, which could include women. However, we have no plans at present to establish a separate board with specific responsibility for women.