Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 107252

Probation Officers: Recruitment

Tabled: 20 January 2026
Answered: 27 January 2026

Question

Adam Jogee

LabourNewcastle-under-Lyme

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps he is taking to increase the number of probation officers.

Answer

Jake Richards
The Government recognises the vital role probation officers play in protecting the public and reducing reoffending. Recruitment and retention continue to be a priority and through these efforts we are starting to see the positive impact of a centralised r...

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