HC Deb 20 January 1988 vol 125 c710W
Mr. Hanley

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what training is given to civilianised night patrol guards before they first go on duty in Her Majesty's prisons.

Mr. Douglas Hogg

Night patrol officers receive their induction training at the prison to which they are recruited. It includes security, the purpose of the regime, statutory obligations and emergency arrangements.