§ Mr. Fieldasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if it is the Government's intention to reduce the salary scale payable to probation officers in training; what the proposed reduction is; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MellorThe salary scale for probation students whose training costs are met by the Home Office was revised in 1982. The new rates, which are based on reductions ranging from 23 per cent. to 0.5 per cent., are due to take effect with students starting their courses this autumn.