HC Deb 18 July 1934 vol 292 cc1107-8W
Mr. T. SMITH

asked the Home Secretary the initial rate of pay of a prison officer and that of an assistant housemaster of a Borstal institution?

Sir J. GILMOUR

From 1st July, 1934, the initial weekly remuneration of a prison officer (including the value of quarters and uniform) is £2 16s. 3d. An officer serving at a Borstal institution receives an additional weekly allowance of 4s. 7d. The annual remuneration of an assistant housemaster at a Borstal institution (including the value of quarters) is £219 11s.

Mr. SMITH

asked the Home Secretary how many, if any, assistant housemasters and housemasters, respectively, are to be appointed from the public schools or from outside of the prison services and Borstal institutions for the Borstal institutions, including the proposed new Borstal institution in Lincolnshire, during the current financial year ending 31st March, 1935; what are the officials' rates of pay and allowances; and if it is intended to appoint any officers with wide experience in the prison and Borstal establishments?

Sir J. GILMOUR

As far as can be foreseen, one housemaster and three assistant housemasters will be appointed during the current financial year to fill vacancies existing or pending in Borstal institutions. It is not possible to anticipate the recommendations of the selection board, but the hon. Member may rest assured that the board will take into consideration the qualifications of serving officers. The minimum pay of a housemaster is £274 6s. per annum, with quarters, or an allowance in lieu of £50 in London, or £39 elsewhere. The pay of an assistant housemaster is £193 11s. per annum, with quarters or an allowance of £26 in lieu.