§ Mr. Kilroy-Silkasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department why there has not been a chief nursing officer for the prison service since October 1978; what steps he has taken to fill the vacancy; and when it is expected to be filled.
§ Mr. BrittanThe chief nursing officer resigned in October 1978. Since then the management of nursing and hospital staff in the prison service has been under review. Firm conclusions as to the future of the post will be reached as soon as possible.