- Reference: 2010/3721
- Question by: Joanne McCartney
- Meeting date: 17 October 2010
Better provision for the resettlement of offenders is welcome. However, there is concern that the costs of such plans will disproportionately affect areas of London where housing costs are lower, such as Edmonton and Tottenham, in my constituency. There is also concern that additional services such as drug and alcohol treatment would also be further under strain. Do you share these concerns? What representations are you making to the Ministry of Justice to ensure that some parts of London do not suffer disproportionately and that they are fully reimbursed for any additional costs?