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Google Conversion Linker
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Meta and LinkedIn marketing tags
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Google Conversion Event Tracking
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Publication of ministerial responses

Published: 7 December 2022

The following ministerial responses to annual reports are now available to view:

Belmarsh 2021-22
Berwyn 2021-22
Isle of Wight 2021-22
Lincoln 2021-22
Littlehey 2021-22
Manchester 2021-22
New Hall 2021-22
North Sea Camp 2021-22
Pentonville 2021-22
Peterborough 2021-22
Rochester 2021-22
Stafford 2021-22
Standford Hill 2021-22
Styal 2021-22
Usk and Prescoed 2021-22
Wandsworth 2021-22
Warren Hill 2021-22
Wealstun 2021-22
Whatton 2021-22
Winchester 2021-22
Woodhill 2021-22
Wymott 2021-22