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<p>As set out in the Secretary of State’s Direction of 8 May, it has been concluded,
on this occasion, that it is reasonable for Government to protect Permitted Subcontractors
who suffered losses as they relate to the collapse of Working Links and their Community
Rehabilitation Companies. These organisations are directly involved in the delivery
of vital frontline probation services.</p><p> </p><p>Further to the Direction, we
are now working through a process with the Permitted Subcontractors to understand
the extent to which they had monies owed to them by the Working Links’ CRCs at the
point of Administration for the delivery of frontline probation services, that can
be satisfactorily evidenced and validated. Until this process is completed, it is
not possible to accurately answer the Rt Hon Member’s questions.</p><p> </p><p>We
have been very clear that this is a unique response to a unique and specific set of
circumstances. This should not be viewed as setting a precedent for future scenarios.</p>
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