HC Deb 25 January 1996 vol 270 c308W
Mr. Gordon Prentice

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will list the previous Directors General of the Prison Service, the dates of their retirement, resignation or dismissal and the dates on which their successors took over. [10877]

Miss Widdecombe

Mr. Richard Tilt was appointed temporary Director General of the Prison Service on 16 October 1995. The available information in respect of previous Directors Generals—a term used since 1967—is as follows:

  • Mr. Derek Lewis (6 January 1993–16 October 1995. Dismissed)
  • Mr. Joe Pilling (14 August 1991–2 January 1993. Transferred)
  • Mr. Christopher Train (14 March 1983–31 August 1991. Retired)
  • Mr. Dennis Trevelyan (1 January 1978–13 March 1983. Transferred)
  • Mr. Eric Wright (1973–1977. Retired)
  • Mr. William Cox (1970–1973. Transferred)
  • Mr. William Pile (1964–1970. Transferred)

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