Probation Services: Prisoner Early Release Scheme Debate

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Probation Services: Prisoner Early Release Scheme

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Arrangement of Business
Thursday 14th November 2024

(2 days, 16 hours ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Foulkes of Cumnock Portrait Lord Foulkes of Cumnock (Lab Co-op)
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Come on, it is Labour’s turn. We have not had a question.

Lord Kennedy of Southwark Portrait Lord Kennedy of Southwark (Lab Co-op)
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It is the turn of the Labour Benches now.

Baroness McIntosh of Hudnall Portrait Baroness McIntosh of Hudnall (Lab)
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My Lords, I think my noble friend would agree that the role of a probation officer is complex and requires a high level of skill. He has talked about recruitment. Can he share with the House a bit more about how that recruitment process is being conducted, where the search is going on and what the minimum requirements are for people who might apply for it?

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