Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 73178

Probation: Standards

Tabled: 29 August 2025

Answered: 8 September 2025

Question

Bobby Dean

Liberal Democrat — Carshalton and Wallington

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps she is taking to help reduce (a) delays and (b) service disruptions for Probation Workers caused by (i) staffing levels and (ii) office closures.

Answer

Alex Davies-Jones

Staffing levels are regularly monitored and analysed, and we remain committed to providing manageable workloads for staff, as well as ensuring continuity of service. Recruitment and retention, along with our long-term plans for a sustainable Probation Ser...

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