Prison Service (Recruits and Retirements)

HC Deb 22 February 1967 vol 741 c281W

Mr. MacArthur

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many recruits joined the prison service in 1965 and 1966, respectively; and how many prison officers retired from or left the service.

Mr. Ross

In 1965, 158 recruits took up duty and 90 officers left the service. In 1966, the respective numbers were 171 and 98.