It allows us to take that into consideration in planning for their future release--that is, whether their partner is going to be part of their family support at their release. It gives us an early indication as to who might be coming to visit them during their period of incarceration.
Evidence of meeting #28 for Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities in the 40th Parliament, 3rd Session. (The original version is on Parliament’s site, as are the minutes.) The winning word was information.
A recording is available from Parliament.