§ Mr. Kilroy-Silkasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether prison officers who are suspended from duty because of allegations against them are paid their basic or their average pay and allowances.
§ Mr. Mayhew:When a prison officer is suspended from duty his pay and allowances may be withheld wholly or in part so long as the suspension continues. In practice, prison officers suspended following allegations against them usually receive their full basic pay including any responsibility allowances; London weighting or inconvenience of locality allowance, if appropriate; shift disturbance allowance, subject to the general Civil Service rule that this allowance ceases after 30 days continuous absence or a total of 60 days absense in any period of 12 months; and a continued entitlement to rent-free accommodation or a housing allowance in lieu. They are not eligible to receive any extra payments for overtime and weekend duties since, under Civil Service rules, these payments are made only for duties actually worked.
§ Mr. Kilroy-Silkasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will arrange for prison staff while attending courses to receive their average pay and allowances.
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§ Mr. Mayhew:Prison staff who attend in-service training courses continue to receive their full basic pay and allowances including any shift pay. They do not qualify for extra payments for overtime or weekend duties during the period of a course since, under general Civil Service rules, these payments are made only for duties actually worked. Staff who attend training courses away from home are provided with free board and accommodation, and receive an allowance to cover any additional expenses.