§ 75. Mr. William Wellsasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether it is the policy of Her Majesty's Government to expand the probation service; and what steps he intends to take to attract suitable candidates to this service rather than to other, better paid, branches of the social services.
§ Mr. MaudlingThere were 3,464 whole-time probation officers in post at the end of February. Our plans assume that 4,700 may be needed by the end of 1975. Additional training places are being provided. Probation salaries are at present under review.