§ Mr. Stephen Rossasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the current provision for prison officers to acquire the homes they at present rent from his Department.
§ Mr. MellorPrison officers occupy quarters rent-free as a condition of service or, subject to permission, may live in private accommodation with the benefit of a housing allowance. A proposed change in conditions of service including provision of discount sales of quarters to occupants was not accepted on a recent ballot of members of the Prison Officers' Association, but surplus quarters may be purchased by occupants at current market value.