HC Deb 10 December 1979 vol 975 c499W
Mr. Gordon Wilson

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what recent discussions have been held on the future of the special unit at Her Majesty's prison, Barlinnie in Glasgow; and if it will continue

Mr. Rifkind

There has been no recent occasion for official discussions on the future of the Barlinnie special unit. I have already made it clear on a number of occasions that it is the Government's intention that the special unit should continue to operate as it has in the past and in the way that was intended when it was first set up.

May report recommendations 1 January
Grade 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980
Prison Officer 2,091 2,860 3,173 3,382 3,673 4,062 5,028
Senior Officer 2,448 3,350 3,663 3,872 4,237 4,678 5,420
Principal Officer 2,778 3,800 4,113 4,322 4,754 5,240 6,081
Chief Officer II 3,292 4,504 4,817 5,026 5,556 6,056 7,400
Chief Officer I 3,594 4,921 5,234 5,443 6,012 6,552 8,000
* Includes night and shift disturbance allowance.

Mr. Gordon Wilson

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will list in the Official Reportthe numbers of prison officers, at appropriate grades, employed in each Scottish prison and young offen-

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