§ Mr. Loveridgeasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what steps he proposes to take to increase the careers guidance to men leaving prison; and whether he will ensure that every prison has a responsible officer to find employment for prisoners on their release.
§ Mr. CarlisleThere are in every prison in England and Wales welfare officers who are responsible for helping a prisoner find employment on release. This is normally arranged through local officers of the Department of Employment. The scope for supplementing these arrangements is being kept under review.