Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Edward Argar and Laura Smith

Tuesday 9th October 2018 Commons Chamber

[The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice (Edward Argar)]

I am very happy to give the assurance that I will meet my hon. Friend.

[Laura Smith (Crewe and Nantwich) (Lab)]

T5. Given the criticisms contained in the report produced recently by Her Majesty’s inspectorate of probation, what assurances can the Minister give that all community rehabilitation companies’ contracts will stipulate that the probation officer qualification is absolutely necessary for the safe supervision of cases in which domestic violence is a factor?