§ Mr. David Howellasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what were the total sums paid out in overtime payments to prison officers during the latest convenient 12-month period; and what was the average figure per head for the same period.
§ Dr. Summerskill:In the financial year 1977–78, a total of £18.18 million was paid to prison officers in England and Wales in respect of overtime working. This represented an average of £1,196 an officer.