Mr. J. Wellsasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the average salary of prison chaplains at the end of 7 and 11 years service, respectively; and what gratuity is paid to chaplains when they leave full-time prison service.
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§ Mr. BrookeFull-time chaplains in the prison service are normally appointed for seven years only, with occasional extensions to a maximum of 12 years. They at present receive a flat rate salary of £1,128 a year, together with a free house. They are eligible on retirement for a gratuity on the normal scale for unestablished civil servants. This varies according to the officer's length of service. I am sending my hon. Friend more detailed particulars.