HC Deb 18 July 2003 vol 409 c967W
Mr. McNamara

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what the responsibilities are of the new Commissioner for Correctional Services. [125663]

Paul Goggins

Martin Narey became Commissioner for the Correctional Services on 10 March 2003. His role is to set the strategic direction for and manage the Directors General of the Prison and Probation Services and to ensure the effective, joint working of the Prison and Probation Services and the Youth Justice Board.