Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 110479

Probation Officers: Recruitment

Tabled: 3 February 2026

Answered: 12 February 2026

Question

Dr Kieran Mullan

Conservative — Bexhill and Battle

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many probation officers have been recruited since 5 July 2024.

Answer

Jake Richards

Between 5 July 2024 and 30 September 2025, 55 qualified Band 4 probation officers joined HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS). This figure reflects only those who already held the required qualification at the point of appointment.The majority of Band ...

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