HC Deb 18 April 1983 vol 41 c7W
Mr. Kilroy-Silk

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many prison officers were injured in 1982.

Mr. Mellor

In England and Wales assaults on prison officers which resulted in sick absence numbered 315; accidents on duty resulting in sick absence numbered 365. Two hundred and twelve assaults and 261 accidents resulted in sick absences of more than three days.