HC Deb 18 April 1939 vol 346 cc158-9
40. Mr. Day

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland particulars of the number of members of the prison service that have been allowed to resign and/or reduced in rank during the five years ended to the last convenient date; and the reasons for these resignations and/or reductions in rank?

The Secretary of State for Scotland (Mr. Colville)

During the five years 1934–38, three members of the Scottish Prison Service were allowed to resign in consequence of breaches of discipline, and one was reduced in rank.

Mr. Day

Can we be informed whether these officers were in temporary or permanent employment?

Mr. Colville

I should have to look into that.