HC Deb 22 July 2004 vol 424 c576W
Mrs. Curtis-Thomas

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what the terms of reference were for the Carter report. [182318]

Paul Goggins

As set out in the report, "Managing Offenders—Reducing Crime", the terms of reference for the Correctional Services Review were to establish a credible and effective system for the correctional services that focused on reducing crime and maintaining public confidence, whilst remaining affordable.

Mrs. Curtis-Thomas

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department which of the recommendations from the Carter Report have been implemented. [182320]

Paul Goggins

The Carter Report 'Managing Offenders—Reducing Crime' a copy of which was placed in the Library on 6 January 2004 was welcomed by Ministers at the time of its publication. The Government response was published on the same date. Much work has been done since to take forward the recommendations made, particularly those involving the development of a single National Offender Management Service.

Mr. Oaten

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will list the external consultants who contributed to Patrick Carter's review of the correctional services; and how much they were paid in each case. [182095]

Paul Goggins

External consultants were engaged by the Cabinet Office at a cost of £33,378 to carry out a high level review of the non-operating costs incurred by the correctional services.