Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 107252
Probation Officers: Recruitment
Tabled: 20 January 2026
Answered: 27 January 2026
Question
Adam Jogee
Labour — Newcastle-under-Lyme
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps he is taking to increase the number of probation officers.
Answer
Jake RichardsThe 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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