§ Mr. Terry Davisasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) how many civil servants are currently employed in P5 division; and how many were employed in P5 division in December 1978 and December 1983;
(2) how many civil servants are currently employed in P3 division; and how many were employed in P3 division in December 1978 and December 1983.
§ Mr. BrittanThe information readily available is as follows:
October1978 December1983 April 1984 P3 Division 55 57½ 58½ P5 Division 29 37 35 Because of the redistribution of functions within the prison department since 1978 the figures for subsequent years are not directly comparable.