Question to the Ministry of Justice:
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what meetings (a) he and (b) his predecessor has had with community rehabilitation companies in (i) 2016 and (ii) 2017 to date.
Community Rehabilitation Companies (CRCs) are closely monitored through a robust contract management and assurance process which I, and the Secretary of State for Justice, are regularly sighted on.
The Secretary of State for Justice met with CRC staff as part of his visit to Camden and Islington probation services in London in July 2017. We continue to work with CRCs to ensure they deliver services which reduce re-offending, protect the public and help offenders contribute to society.
The previous Secretary of State, Elizabeth Truss, met with CRC staff as part of her visit to Lambeth probation services in February 2017.