HC Deb 28 November 1984 vol 68 c490W
Mr. Lofthouse

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what estimate he has made of the changes to manpower levels which may be required in probation and after-care services resulting from the planned increases in prison capacity.

Mr. Mellor

To meet the planned increase in prison places it is estimated that 45 additional probation staff will be required by 1988.