§ Mr. Brothertonasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what steps he proposes to take to increase the surveillance of prisoners whilst on release from prison on parole or licence.
§ Mr. Merlyn ReesA person released on licence from a determinate sentence under the parole scheme is required by the conditions of the licence to place himself under the supervision of the probation officer nominated for the purpose. He is also required to keep in touch with that officer as he directs, to notify any change of address or employment and to 503W be of good behaviour and lead an industrious life. Other conditions may be imposed if considered appropriate, and failure to observe any of the licence conditions renders the released person liable to prison. I have no proposals for changing these procedures.