§ Mrs. EllmanTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many funding applications have been received to operate aftercare services for wrongfully convicted prisoners; and what procedures have been used to assess them. [39695]
§ Beverley Hughes[holding answer 1 March 20021We have received one unsolicited application. No procurement exercise has been undertaken.
§ Mrs. EllmanTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what progress the working party considering aftercare for wrongfully convicted prisoners has made; and if he will make a statement. [39696]
§ Beverley Hughes[holding answer 1 March 2002]: Proposals for a support and advice service are being finalised by officials. Ministers will be considering these proposals shortly.