§ 27. Mr. Pavittasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many fully-trained probation officers will complete their studies in 1982; how many probation officers are now unemployed; how many vacancies exist; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MayhewThree hundred and twenty-eight students awarded Home Office probation sponsorships are expected to complete courses during 1982. Information is not available on the number of trained students who are currently unemployed, but the number of vacancies to be filled by probation committees in 1982–83 is expected to be of the order of 350 to 400. Employment prospects have been affected by a fall in the rate at which probation officers are leaving the service, but will be improved by the extra resources which, as my right hon. Friend the Home Secretary has announced to the House, the Government are making available for the probation service in 1982–83.