HC Deb 16 March 1983 vol 39 cc195-6W
Mr. Thomas Cox

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will list for each prison in Northern Ireland the approved prison officer staffing and the vacancies for such staff that exist in each prison.

Mr. John Patten

As at 25 February 1983 the approved staffing levels and vacancies were as follows:

Approved level Vacancies
Her Majesty's prison, Belfast 517 40
Her Majesty's prison, Armagh 150 17
Her Majesty's young offenders centre 222 35
Prison service college 12 Nil

The staffing levels at Her Majesty's prisons at Maze and Magilligan are currently under review, and it is not possible to give figures for these eastablishments at this stage.