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Offender Rehabilitation Bill [Lords]

Debate between Lord Grayling and Martin Horwood
Monday 11th November 2013

(11 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord Grayling Portrait Chris Grayling
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My hon. Friend is absolutely right. I cannot understand why Labour wants to vote against providing 12 months of supervision support for everyone who leaves prison, which should ensure that they do not reoffend.

Martin Horwood Portrait Martin Horwood (Cheltenham) (LD)
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There is one reference in the Bill to the controversial changes to the probation service—found in the new clause 1, which was introduced by our noble Friends up the corridor. Will the Secretary of State reassure those of us who are reassured by that precautionary clause that no change to it will be attempted?

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