HC Deb 02 April 1985 vol 76 cc568-70W
Mr. Corbett

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what, by each category, is the staffing complement at Bullwood hall girls' borstal, Essex; and what in each of the past three years has been the actual staff in post.

Mr. Mellor

The information requested is as follows:

Bullwood hall girls' borstal, Essex, and the deputy governor when deciding upon requests they receive from prisoners; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Mellor

Applications from inmates at Her Majesty's prison and youth custody centre Bullwood hall are considered according to the provisions in prison department standing orders, circular instructions and other

As at 28 February 1983 As at 29 February 1984 As at 28 Feburary 1985
Grade Full-time Part-time Full-time Part-time Full-time Part-time
Executive Officer 1 2 2
Clerical Officer 6 6 2 7 2
Clerical Assistant 1 1 1
Senior Psychologist 1
Psychological Assistant 1 1 1
Senior Nursing Sister 1 1 1
Nursing Sister 4 1 5 1 5 1
State Enrolled Nurse 1 1 1 2 1 2
Medical Officer 1 1 1
Governor Grade III 1 1 1
Governor Grade IV 1 1 1
Assistant Governor 4 3 3
RC Chaplain 1 1 1
C of E Chaplain 1 1
Cleaner 1 1 1
Typist 2 2 2
Storeman 2 2 2
Industrial Craftsman 6 8 8
Plant Attendant 1 3 2
Farm Foreman Grade II 1 1 1
Agricultural Craftsman 1 1 1
Civilian Instructional Officer Grade III 2 2 2
Civilian Instructional Officer Grade IV 2 2 3
Chief Officer II 1 1
Principal Officer 3 6 6
Senior Officer 3 1
Officer 43 6 51 4 51 2
Prison Auxiliary Officer 5 4 3
Night Patrol Officer 5 5 5
Officer Caterer 2 2 2
Senior Officer PE Instructor 1 1 1
Officer PE Instructor 2 2 2
Principal Officer (Works) 1 1 1
Officer Instructor 2
Trades Officers 3 3 2

Mr. Corbett

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department on how many occasions in the last 12 months at Bullwood hall girls' borstal, Essex, association periods have been curtailed or abandoned because of staff shortages.

Mr. Mellor

In the period 1 April 1984 to 31 March 1985 inclusive, evening association periods at HM prison and youth custody centre Bullwood hall have been curtailed on 214 occasions and abandoned on a further 74.

Mr. Corbett

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what are the arrangements at Bullwood hall girls' borstal, Essex, for inmates to have access to education, library facilities and television; and what changes in access there have been to these over the past two years.

Mr. Mellor

Education facilities at HM prison and youth custody centre Bullwood hall are intended to be available on five days and four evenings each week. Inmates may normally attend the library once a week and

central guidance. Staff dealing with applications are expected to have a proper concern for the inmates' interests and I believe that they do.

Mr. Corbett

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what, by each category, has been the full-time and part-time staffing at Bullwood hall girls' borstal, Essex, in each of the past three years for which figures are available.

Mr. Mellor

The information requested is as follows:

watch television during evening association periods. Staff shortages have restricted the availability of these facilities during the past two years.