Written question asked by Grahame Morris (Labour) on Thursday, 26 January 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 31 January 2023 (named day). It was answered by Damian Hinds (Conservative) on Tuesday, 31 January 2023 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.

Prison Officers: State Retirement Pensions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether he has had recent discussions with (a) the Chancellor of the Exchequer and (b) the Minister for the Cabinet Office on the potential merits of lowering the pension age of prison officers to 60.

Answer: We highly value our hardworking prison staff and offer access to medical professionals and an employee assistance programme to ensure continued physical and mental wellbeing. I am committed to listening to and working with officers, staff and trade unions on a range of issues, and I continue to meet with the Prison Officer’s Association and other unions to discuss a range of issues. At this time no discussions have taken place with honourable colleagues from Treasury or Cabinet Office on prison officer pension age.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 133638
Session: 2022-23
Subjects: Age State retirement pensions Treasury Cabinet Office Prison officers
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk