§ 6. Mr. HAYESasked the Home Secretary how many agents of voluntary societies have been appointed probationary officers since the Criminal Justice Act came into force; and how many of these have been appointed by probation committees without the post being advertised or the candidates interviewed?
§ Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKSI regret that this information is not available. I hope to be able later in the year to give the hon. Member information in reply to the first part of his question.
§ Mr. HAYESWill the recommendations of the Departmental Committee be followed in regard to advertising these posts?
§ Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKSPerhaps the hon. Member will leave that point over until he asks his final question on the subject?