§ Mr. Skeetasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is his policy with regard to filling the post of chief administrator of Her Majesty's prison service from within the ranks of the governor grades.
§ Mr. WhitelawI have under close consideration the May committee's recommendations on the future management of the prison service in England and Wales, including the recommendation relating to the chairman of the prison board, but I am not yet ready to announce any conclusions on these matters.