HC Deb 17 May 1973 vol 856 c366W
Mr. Charles Morrison

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what was the size of the probation service at the latest convenient date; and how this figure compares with that for June 1970.

Mr. Carlisle

On 30th April 1973 there were 4,093 whole-time and 103 part-time probation officers, compared with 3,321 and 84 respectively on 30th June 1970.