HL Deb 08 February 1993 vol 542 cc33-4WA
Lord Windlesham

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What will be the employment status of prison officers after HM Prison Service becomes an agency on 1st April 1993.

Earl Ferrers

When the Prison Service becomes an agency on 1st April 1993 prison officers will remain civil servants and their terms and conditions of service will be unchanged.