Written question asked by Max Madden (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 16 December 1996. It was answered by Lord Howard of Lympne (Conservative) on Monday, 16 December 1996 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: For what reasons Dr Rosemary Wool's appointment as Chief Medical Officer of the Prison Medical Service ended; when Dr Wool left the Service.

Answer: Mr. Madden: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department for what reasons Dr. Rosemary Wool's appointment as chief medical officer of the prison medical service ended; when Dr. Wool left the service; and if he will make a statement. [9204] Mr. Howard: Dr. Wool was due to retire on her 60th birthday, the normal retirement age for Home Office employees. As arrangements to find a successor had not been completed by then, Dr. Wool was granted an eight month extension of service and retired on 31 March 1996. A permanent successor has yet to be appointed and the post is currently filled on a temporary basis.

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