Statement
I wish to inform the House that an interim Chief Inspector of Probation started on 19 February 2015.
Paul Wilson has been appointed for an initial six months while we are recruiting for the permanent Chief Inspector.
Mr Wilson has a track record of senior management within the probation field. He was previously Chief Executive of London Probation Trust.
The Justice Select Committee will be involved in the appointment of a permanent successor in the usual way.
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