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Commons Chamber11. What plans he has for the future of the probation service; and if he will make a statement.
12. What plans he has for the future of the probation service; and if he will make a statement.
The transforming rehabilitation consultation closed on 22 February 2013. Our proposed reforms will help reduce reoffending by opening up the provision of probation services to a wider range of providers and by extending rehabilitative provision to those serving less than 12 months in prison. We will respond to the consultation and bring forward detailed plans in due course.