Probation Early Release: Residential Properties 2026-09-15
2026-09-15
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The questioner is concerned about the distribution of properties used by the Probation Service during the early release scheme, noting that these properties are often rundown B&Bs used as houses in multiple occupation for services such as probation.
What steps have you taken to ensure the equitable regional distribution of residential properties used by the Probation Service during the early release scheme, considering the long-standing issue of B&Bs being used for multiple services, and the problem in places like Blackpool where the concentration of HMOs creates transient populations?
The hon. Gentleman raises an important point, and that has to be a consideration. Clearly, the accommodation is demand-led. Ideally, offenders should be resettled back into their communities, where they have community ties and are able to build their life and find stable accommodation so they do not reoffend. That needs to be done on a local and case-by-case basis to make sure that it is appropriate within the setting.
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Assessment & feedback
The Minister did not provide a specific assurance that the early release scheme will not add to the problems in places like Blackpool.
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Q2
Partial Answer
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Context
The questioner is concerned about the distribution of properties used by the Probation Service during the early release scheme, noting that these properties are often rundown B&Bs used as houses in multiple occupation for services such as probation.
What steps have you taken to ensure the equitable regional distribution of residential properties used by the Probation Service during the early release scheme, considering the long-standing issue of B&Bs being used for multiple services, and the problem in places like Blackpool where the concentration of HMOs creates transient populations?
The hon. Gentleman raises an important point, and that has to be a consideration. Clearly, the accommodation is demand-led. Ideally, offenders should be resettled back into their communities, where they have community ties and are able to build their life and find stable accommodation so they do not reoffend. That needs to be done on a local and case-by-case basis to make sure that it is appropriate within the setting.
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Assessment & feedback
The Minister did not provide a specific assurance that the early release scheme will not add to the problems in places like Blackpool.
Response accuracy