§ Mr. Martyn JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what plans he has to give the Probation Service a new name following the publication of the Carter Report. [155612]
§ Paul GogginsThe structure of the National Offender Management Service is yet to be finalised and no immediate changes to the Probation Service are planned.
§ Mr. Martyn JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what representations he received from Napo following the publication of the Carter Report. [155615]
§ Paul GogginsWe have received a response from the National Association of Probation Officers to the request made in the "Reducing Crime—Changing Lives" document for views from stakeholders.
§ Mr. Martyn JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what reasons underlay his decision not to consult with Napo prior to publication of his response to the Carter Report. [155616]
§ Paul GogginsReducing Crime—Changing Lives sets out the Government's initial response to the Carter report.
My right hon. Friend the Home Secretary has sought and continues to seek views from stakeholders, including the National Association of Probation Officers, key on a number of issues relating to the effective management of offenders.
§ Mr. Martyn JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what assessment he has made of the implications for future(a) employment status, (b) job security, (c) pay and conditions and (d) collective bargaining arrangements for the Probation Service following the publication of the Carter Report. [155619]
§ Paul GogginsThe structure of the National Offender Management Service is yet to be finalised and no immediate changes are planned. Any future changes to terms of service will be subject to the usual consultation arrangement with staff and unions. Once this is done, the Department will put in place appropriate mechanisms to allow collective bargaining to take place.