HL Deb 07 December 1972 vol 337 c462WA
LORD BEAUMONT OF WHITLEY

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How many of the 5,350 whole-time officers needed for the Probation and After-Care Services in England and Wales by the end of 1976 will be ancillary probation officers.

THE MINISTER OF STATE, HOME OFFICE (VISCOUNT COLVILLE OF CULROSS)

The estimate of 5,350 relates to whole-time professional probation officers and does not include ancillary workers.

House adjourned at nine minutes before eight o'clock.