Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 86962

Prison Officers: Recruitment

Tabled: 30 October 2025

Answered: 6 November 2025

Question

Mr Joshua Reynolds

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the effect on prison officer recruitment capacity of the conclusion of the Unlocked Graduates contract in 2026.

Answer

Jake Richards

The Ministry of Justice's workforce planning process ensures that we use all appropriate recruitment routes to ensure that we have in place the level of Prison Officers we need to support delivery.The information regarding retention rates is scheduled for...

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