Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask Her Majesty's Government how membership of the Parole Oversight Group will be determined; and what plans they have to publish papers and minutes of the group’s activities and decision making.

The Parole Oversight Group will bring together senior representatives of all parts of the parole system to ensure that it functions effectively and to identify any potential further improvements. Terms of Reference for the group, including how it will be constituted, will be drafted and agreed as part of wider plans to implement the findings of the Root and Branch Review. When doing so, we will consider the appropriateness of the Group’s activities and decision-making being made publicly available.