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Written question asked by Alun Michael (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 January 1997. It was answered by Tom Sackville (Conservative) on Monday, 20 January 1997 on behalf of the Home Office.


Home Office

Question
What was the average monthly cost of bail support schemes in the last year for which figures are available.
Answer

Mr. Michael: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what was the average monthly cost of bail support schemes in the last year for which figures are available. [10928] Mr. Sackville: Bail support schemes, which vary widely in scope and coverage, are organised and funded locally by area probation services and social services. No information is held centrally about their cost.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
10928; 288 c430W
Session
1996-97
Subjects
Bail Costs
Contains statistics
Yes