Written question asked by Kieran Mullan (Conservative) on Tuesday, 3 February 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 5 February 2026. It was answered by Jake Richards (Labour) on Thursday, 12 February 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.
Probation Officers: Recruitment
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many probation officers have been recruited since 5 July 2024.
- Answer
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Between 5 July 2024 and 30 September 2025, 55 qualified Band 4 probation officers joined HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS). This figure reflects only those who already held the required qualification at the point of appointment.
The majority of Band 4 probation officers join HMPPS as trainees and qualify within the Department, rather than being recruited directly into Band 4 roles.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 110479
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Recruitment Probation officers
- Contains statistics
- Yes
- Link
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- 2026-02-12 10:06:28 +0000
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