§ Mr. CoxTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) what is the number of male prison officers employed in female prisons in England and Wales;
(2) what is the number of women prison officers employed in male prisons in England and Wales.
§ Mr. Douglas HoggOn 9 May, the latest date for which information is available, 67 male prison officers, prison service unified grades VI to VIII were employed in female establishments. One hundred and one female officers were employed in male establishments. A further 919 men and 234 women were employed in establishments which accommodate both men and women.