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Debate between Martin Caton and John Bercow
Tuesday 31st January 2012

(13 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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No one enjoys listening to the Secretary of State more than I do, and I have been doing so for more than two decades, but we have a lot to get through, so economy is of the essence.

Martin Caton Portrait Martin Caton
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There is a real fear both inside and outside the House that introducing a payment-by-results approach to our Probation Service risks denying adequate rehabilitation support to those with the most complex needs. What will the Secretary of State do to mitigate that risk?