Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 78288

Probation Officers: Pay

Tabled: 10 October 2025

Answered: 20 October 2025

Question

Melanie Onn

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of probation staff pay, in the context of the (a) workload and (b) public safety responsibilities of probation staff.

Answer

Jake Richards

We are committed to supporting probation staff and value their hard work, commitment and dedication. We recognise that fair and competitive pay is essential not only for staff wellbeing and retention, but also for maintaining the resilience of the Probati...

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