HC Deb 15 June 1961 vol 642 c68W
Sir L. Ropner

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the total establishment of the Prison Service; and what is the total number of appointments which are unfilled.

Mr. R. A. Butler

The total establishment of the Prison Service is 9,916. This includes all grades. On 1st June, 1961, 331 posts were unfilled.