HC Deb 07 May 1987 vol 115 c510W
19. Mr. Beith

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what recent discussions he has had with representatives of the prison officers.

Mr. Mellor

My right hon. Friend last met representatives of the Prison Officers Association on 2 March, when they talked about certain aspects of the fresh start proposals.

28. Mrs. Virginia Bottomley

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many prison officers there are; and how this compares with the figure in 1979.

Mr. Mellor

On 1 April 1987 there were 19,176 staff employed in the prison officer class, compared with 15,708 on 1 April 1979.