HL Deb 14 October 1997 vol 582 cc116-7WA
Lord Graham of Edmonton

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How many prison staff members have accepted offers of early retirement or severance under the Voluntary Early Retirement and Severance Scheme.

Lord Williams of Mostyn

One thousand, one hundred and thirty-four members of staff accepted offers of early retirement or severance under the Prison Service Voluntary Early Retirement and Severance Scheme (VERSE).