HC Deb 22 April 2004 vol 420 cc591-2W
Mrs. Curtis-Thomas

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what the intended size of the Correctional Policy Headquarters Command is. [165881]

Paul Goggins

The size of the Home Office Correctional Policy, Prison Service and Probation Service Headquarters is being considered as part of the ongoing departmental reform exercise.

Mrs. Curtis-Thomas

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what assessment has been made of the Correctional Policy Headquarters' administrative requirements; and what estimate has been made of the costs. [165882]

Paul Goggins

The Home Office Correctional Policy, Prison Service and Probation Service Headquarters administration requirements are being considered as part of the ongoing departmental reform exercise. Headquarters costs in 2004-05 will be met from within existing provision. Funding for 2005–06 onwards will be agreed as part of the current spending review.