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Probation Services: Community Links

Tuesday 14 July 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • Chi Onwurah asked the Minister about funding for links between probation services and further education colleges in Newcastle to aid rehabilitation and job opportunities post-COVID.
  • The Minister responded with the announcement of a 100 million scheme called the dynamic framework to support local voluntary and private companies in providing community services.
  • The Minister expressed support for the work of the CRC in Newcastle and encouraged them to submit bids for the new funding.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Chi Onwurah Lab Newcastle Central
Justice & Courts Employment
Context

Chi Onwurah has visited Newcastle probation services and is aware of their dedication despite the challenges posed by the privatisation of the service.

Question

Will the Minister set out exactly how funding will be made available to ensure that there are links with, in particular, further education colleges in Newcastle so that offenders who are released can have a chance of rehabilitation and jobs in a post-covid world?

Answer from Lucy Frazer (Minister of State for the Solicitor General, Department for Work and Pensions, Ministry of Justice)

We have put forward £100 million for a new scheme called the dynamic framework, enabling local voluntary sector and private companies to bid to provide local services in communities. I welcome the work of the CRC in her area and look forward to seeing their bids.

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