HC Deb 10 February 1959 vol 599 cc977-8
6. Mr. Hannan

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will take steps to ensure that all new entrants to the probation service are given complete training by his Department.

Mr. N. Macpherson

My right hon Friend has accepted an improved scheme for centralised training of new entrants recommended to him by the Scottish Central Probation Council, and arrangements are now being made to carry it into effect.