§ Mr. T. GRIFFITHSasked the Home Secretary whether the foremen of works and engineers in the English Prisons Service are supplied with uniforms distinct from all other ranks; whether they are permitted to wear plain clothes; if so, what cash allowance in lieu of uniform do they receive; and the amount of annual leave to which they are entitled?
§ Mr. SHORTTForemen of works do not wear uniform, but receive an allowance in lieu, which at present is 5s. 6d. a week. Engineers are supplied with uniforms distinct from other ranks and are not allowed to wear plain clothes while on duty. Foremen of works and Class I engineers are allowed 21 days' leave a year, Class II engineers, 18 days.