§ Mr. Kilroy-Silkasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) how many coloured persons are currently employed in the Prison Service; what percentage they represent of the total; and what steps are being taken to increase the numbers employed;
(2) how many coloured persons are employed in the Home Office; and if he is satisfied that sufficient steps are being taken to increase the number of coloured employees.
§ Mr. Roy JenkinsNo figures are available. All applicants for employment in the Home Office are judged on merit, regardless of colour. Recent special efforts to attract coloured recruits to the Prison Service have included advertising in theWest Indian World, in consultation with the editor; and participation by 200W prison staff, including coloured officers, in careers exhibitions organised by the Youth Employment Careers Advisory Service.