§ Mr. Langasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many trained officers of the prison service are still in His Majesty's Forces; and what steps he is taking to secure their early release.
§ Mr. EdeOf the 400 established prison officers who have served with His Majesty's Forces approximately 300 were still serving on 1st October. The release of 40 officers under Class B has been approved, but not all these officers have yet returned.