HC Deb 08 April 1982 vol 21 c422W
Mr. Farr

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is Government policy so far on the optimum length of service in any one post of prison governor.

Mr. Whitelaw

There is no optimum length of service in any one post of prison governor. Regular moves to different types of establishments are an essential part of career development for the grade but the overriding factor in determining moves must be the operational needs of the service.