HC Deb 11 November 1948 vol 457 cc207-8W
68. Mr. G. Thomas

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department the number of governors of His Majesty's prisons who have been newly appointed during the past year; the number who had no previous experience of civil prison work; and what qualifications are necessary for these appointments.

Mr. Younger

Of the three governors appointed during the past year to take charge of prisons, all had previous prison experience, being promoted from the rank of chief officer.