HC Deb 22 April 1982 vol 22 c128W
26. Mr. Wigley

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many persons are employed in the prison service; and of these, how many are primarily associated with custodial duties and how many with remedial and rehabilitation duties.

Mr. Whitelaw

On 1 April 1982 a total of 21,693½ staff of all grades were employed in prison department establishments in England and Wales. To the extent that their duties involve them in contact with prisoners, all staff have a duty to encourage their rehabilitation within the appropriate level of security, and it is not possible to make the distinction the hon. Member seeks.