HC Deb 04 March 1986 vol 93 c79W
Mr. Tom Cox

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the number of vacancies for full-time doctors within prisons in the United Kingdom; what action he is taking to fill such posts; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Mellor

There are eight vacancies for full-time medical officers of all grades in prisons in England and Wales and arrangements are being made to fill them by internal promotion and open competition.