§ 33. Mr. E. BROWNasked the Home Secretary whether, for the purpose of selecting suitable candidates for superior posts in the prison service, there is an advisory committee; if so, what are their names; and how often do they meet?
§ Mr. CLYNESThe appointment of superior officers of the prison service is vested by statute in the Secretary of State. Where the appointment is that of a Governor, he receives the advice of a selection committee composed of representatives of the Prison Commissioners and the Civil Service Commissioners. This committee meets whenever a vacancy is to be filled, and the membership varies from time to time. Where the appointment is that of a chaplain or a medical officer, the Secretary of State receives the advice of the Prison Commissioners. There is no selection committee in these cases, but the Bishop of the diocese is consulted before a recommendation is made for the appointment of a chaplain.