London Probation Service (Hansard, 24 July 2002)

HC Deb 24 July 2002 vol 389 c1532W 1532W

§ Dr. Cable
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many vacancies there are in the London Probation Service. [69429]

§ Mr. Hilary Benn
The London Probation Area vacancy rate in the context of the new structure is in the region of 130 posts, which covers staff of all grades and contract, out of a total staffing figure of 2,836.
The intention is to recruit 50 Trainee Probation Officers this year and offer 50 qualifying Trainee Probation Officers a permanent Probation Officer post in October.