Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative) on Tuesday, 20 May 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 22 May 2025. It was answered by Stephen Doughty (Labour) on Monday, 2 June 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, pursuant to the Answer of 9 May 2025 to Question 49724 on Saint Helena: Police, whether the national average salary for locally recruited police constables includes the salaries of Technical Cooperation Officers.

Answer: The national average salary provided in response to Question 49724 did not include salaries for Technical Cooperation Officers (TCO). The St Helena Government sets TCO salaries to compete with the overseas job market and secure candidates with the advanced experience and broader skill sets not yet available locally. In line with The Royal St Helena Police Service's five-year plan, TCOs help build the capacity of local police officers by investing their expertise and providing bespoke training.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 53479
Session: 2024-26
Related items: St Helena: Police
Friday, 9 May 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Police Pay St Helena
Contains statistics: Yes
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk