HC Deb 25 March 1965 vol 709 cc118-9W
38. Mr. Lomas

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what was the average case load per probation officer for the years 1950, 1955, 1960, and at the latest available date, respectively.

Miss Bacon

In 1955, 1960 and 1963 the average case loads of men probation officers in England and Wales were 56, 61 and 60. For women they were 38, 41 and 42. Figures are not available for 1950.

Mr. Lomas

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) how a case load for a probation officer is assessed, and what is included in it;

(2) whether the case load of a probation officer includes those persons about whom inquiries are made, but who are not subsequently placed on probation;

(3) if after-care attention is included in assessing case loads of probation officers.

Miss Bacon

A probation officer's case load comprises all persons under his supervision, including after-care cases. Persons about whom social inquiries are made, and who are not subsequently placed on probation, are not included in the case load, but in assessing the volume of an officer's work allowance is made for enquiry and other non-supervisory duties.