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Mr. Gordon Wilson
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what recent discussions have been held on the future of the special unit at Her Majesty's prison, Barlinnie in Glasgow; and if it will continue
Mr. Rifkind
There has been no recent occasion for official discussions on the future of the Barlinnie special unit. I have already made it clear on a number of occasions that it is the Government's intention that the special unit should continue to operate as it has in the past and in the way that was intended when it was first set up.
| May report recommendations 1 January | ||||||||
| Grade | 1974 | 1975 | 1976 | 1977 | 1978 | 1979 | 1980 | |
| Prison Officer | … | 2,091 | 2,860 | 3,173 | 3,382 | 3,673 | 4,062 | 5,028 |
| Senior Officer | … | 2,448 | 3,350 | 3,663 | 3,872 | 4,237 | 4,678 | 5,420 |
| Principal Officer | … | 2,778 | 3,800 | 4,113 | 4,322 | 4,754 | 5,240 | 6,081 |
| Chief Officer II | … | 3,292 | 4,504 | 4,817 | 5,026 | 5,556 | 6,056 | 7,400 |
| Chief Officer I | … | 3,594 | 4,921 | 5,234 | 5,443 | 6,012 | 6,552 | 8,000 |
| * Includes night and shift disturbance allowance. | ||||||||
Mr. Gordon Wilson
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will list in the Official Reportthe numbers of prison officers, at appropriate grades, employed in each Scottish prison and young offen-