NATIONAL PROBATION SERVICE

Early day motion 1090, tabled 22 November 2005 by Neil Gerrard (Labour). Signed by 123 members.

That this House supports the work of the National Probation Service in England and Wales; believes that probation is a viable national service; believes that a properly resourced Probation Service should function in partnership with the private, voluntary and not for profit sectors rather than be in competition; and therefore urges the Government not to franchise or privatise all or part of the tasks of the National Probation Service.

Signatures by party: Labour 79, Liberal Democrat 40, Plaid Cymru 3, DUP 1.