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Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative) on Thursday, 1 May 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 6 May 2025. It was answered by Stephen Doughty (Labour) on Friday, 9 May 2025 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


St Helena: Police

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether the (a) pay and (b) benefits of (i) UK and (ii) Saint Helenian police officers of the same rank serving in Saint Helena are comparable.

Answer

In St Helena, a locally recruited Police Constable's starting salary is £12,049 per year, which is above the national average salary (£9,970). The St Helena Government has responsibility for setting pay and benefits levels for members of The Royal St Helena Police Service, including those appointed as technical cooperation officers.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
49724
Session
2024-26
Related items
St Helena: Police
Monday, 2 June 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Police Pay St Helena
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk