Oral Question·Ministry of Justice
“What steps he has taken to ensure the equitable regional distribution of residential properties used by the Probation Service during the early release scheme.”
Tabled: 9 September 2026Answered: 15 September 2026
Asked by
Mr Andrew Snowden
Conservative — Fylde
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Justice
Answer from Hansard
The Minister for Prisons, Probation and Reducing Reoffending (Catherine McKinnell)
The distribution of property used by the Probation Service’s accommodation service is regularly reviewed to meet local need, operational requirements and community considerations, as we need to ensure that the properties are allocated appropriately and that there is sufficient capacity.