§ Mr. M. JONESasked the Home Secretary the number of prison governors who have been appointed by promotion from the rank of warder, and their average total annual remuneration, as compared with the number of prison governors who have been appointed otherwise than by promotion, and the average total annual remuneration they received from public funds; and whether it is the policy of the Prison Commissioners to make appointments by promotion whenever possible?
§ Mr. SHORTTOf the existing prison governors, 13 were promoted from the warder ranks, and their average total remuneration (including war bonus) is £456 11s. 8d.; 14 were promoted from the rank of clerk, the average total remuneration being £504 7s. 6d.; and 22 were appointed direct, with an average remuneration of £769 19s. 3d. In addition to their pay, all governors are granted a house, or an allowance in lieu. Some of the governors are in receipt of retired pay on account of naval or military service. In recommending persons for the appointment of governor, the Commissioners endeavour to select from any and every source those who are the best qualified for these very responsible positions.