§ Mrs. Shirley Williamsasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he has now completed his review of the grading system for probation officers proposed in the Butterworth Report; and with what result.
§ Mr. CarlisleAny review of the "A" and "B" salary scales for main grade probation officers is in the first instance a matter for the Joint Negotiating Committee for the Probation Service. The committee will shortly examine these arrangements afresh in the light of the long-term interests of the service.
§ Mrs. Shirley Williamsasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he will adopt the proposal in the Butterworth Report on the probation service to end prescription.
§ Mr. CarlisleThe Government have not completed their study of this recommendation.