Probation Services: Prisoner Early Release Scheme Debate

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Department: Home Office

Probation Services: Prisoner Early Release Scheme

Lord Foulkes of Cumnock Excerpts
Thursday 14th November 2024

(1 month ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Hanson of Flint Portrait Lord Hanson of Flint (Lab)
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That is an extremely important point. The issues of housing, potential employment, family contact, a bank account or access to finance, and the establishment of benefits prior to release if the person is qualified for them, are key building blocks in preventing an individual reoffending. I will draw the noble Lord’s comments to the attention of the Minister for Probation, who I am deputising for today. I am sure he will find common cause in those objectives.

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.