HC Deb 09 July 1987 vol 119 c209W
Mrs. Wise

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many male warders now supervise women in prisons (a) nationally and (b) in Holloway; and what safeguards against sexual harrassment exist in view of the vulnerability of the women prisoners.

Mr. John Patten

The table shows the number of male prison officers, up to the rank of principal officer, currently serving in Holloway and other female establishments. These officers are deployed within establishments in such a way that their presence does not compromise privacy and propriety.

Male Prison Officer grades serving in female establishments
Holloway Other female establishments
Discipline:
Principle Officers
Senior Officers 7
Officers
Specialists1:
Principal Officers 2 5
Senior Officers 2 4
Officers 9 10
1 Includes: Works. Catering and Physical Education Officer.