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Mr. Randall
asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department to what extent the supply of trained officers for appointment in the probation service is below the needs of the service.
Mr. R. A. Butler
Fifty-seven trained officers will be available for appointment next month; the immediate needs of the service are for about twice that number.