§ 37. Mr. Boydenasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many probation officer posts in the Durham County Probation Service are at present unfilled.
§ Mr. Maudling17.
§ 40. Mr. Edwin Wainwrightasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement on what further action he intends to take to cut down the wastage amongst probation officers.
§ Mr. MaudlingWastage generally has not so far been excessive, but I shall continue to keep the position under review. It is one of the factors which has been borne in mind during the current pay negotiations.