HC Deb 14 March 1935 vol 299 cc585-6W
Mr. McENTEE

asked the Home Secretary the average weekly rate of pay, apart from emoluments, of male prison officers of the officer rank up to four years' service?

Sir J. GILMOUR

The present pay, excluding the value of quarters and other emoluments, of a male officer during the first four years of service is as follows:

s. d.
During first year … … 44 9
During second year … … 46 3
During third year … … 47 10
During fourth year … … 49 4

Mr. McENTEE

asked the Home Secretary what percentage of male prison officers was promoted to the rank of principal officer during the past year ended on 28th February last?

Sir J. GILMOUR

During the year ended 28th February last there were 51 such promotions, this number being 2.7 per cent. of men prison officers.