§ Mr. SteinbergTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the maximum period of time a chairman of a board of visitors of a prison can hold that position; and if there are any specific guidelines.
§ Mrs. RumboldRule 92(2) of the prison rules and rule 73(2) of the young offender institution rules provide that when a board of visitors is first constituted the Secretary of State shall appoint one of its members to be the chairman for a period not exceeding twelve months. The model constitution which the Department recommends to boards of visitors provides that a chairman should not hold office more than three consecutive years.