§ Mr. Stephen Rossasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the present shortfall in the establishment of prison officers within the United Kingdom; and what steps are being taken to rectify the situation.
§ Mr. JohnIn England and Wales the number of prison officers on 1st December was 324 below the level approved for the current financial year. Recruitment continues, and there has been a net increase of 337 officers in the eight months from 1st April.