§ Mr. Tom Clarkeasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what were the numbers employed as prison officers in Scotland for each year since 1982.
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonThe number employed as prison officers in Scotland at 31 December in each of the years since 1982 were as follows:
Number 1982 2,352 1983 2,366 1984 2,466 1985 2,574 1986 2,750 "Prison Officers" include those employed on discipline, nursing, catering, works, clerical and instructing duties.