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Lord Sandhurst (Con)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 13 May 2025

Debate

Police, Prison and Probation Officers

Contribution

My Lords, the Ministry of Justice reported a 12.5% leaving rate among band 3 to 5 prison officers for the year ending December 2024. Considering that the number of new recruits decreased by 35.4% during the same period, will the Minister explain what practical steps the Government are taking to improve both recruitment and retention among prison officers?

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