HC Deb 02 March 1978 vol 945 cc320-1W
48. Mr. Farr

asked the Minister for the Civil Service if he will make a statement on prison officers' pay.

Mr. Charles R. Morris

A substantial pay increase has been claimed for prison officers and negotiations are currently being conducted with the Civil Service unions for the settlement at 1st April 1978. These negotiations are still at an early stage and it is not yet possible to predict the outcome.