Written question asked by Lord Wigley (Plaid Cymru) on Wednesday, 5 April 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 12 April 2000. It was answered by Lord Boateng (Labour) on Wednesday, 12 April 2000 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if he will establish a review of the (a) hours worked and (b) pay rates of employees of the Probation Service, to include a comparison over the past decade of relativities with (i) teachers, (ii) police officers and (iii) social workers.

Answer: Mr. Wigley: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will establish a review of the (a) hours worked and (b) pay rates of employees of the Probation Service, to include a comparison over the past decade of relativities with (i) teachers, (ii) police officers and (iii) social workers. [118334] Mr. Boateng: We are looking carefully at workforce planning for the new Probation Service. As part of this, we are taking part in reviews of structures for pay and grading and of employee care and work priorities. I do not believe a further review of hours and pay would be appropriate at present.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 348 c235W; 118334
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Conditions of employment Pay Probation Working hours Reviews Pay comparability
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk