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Written question asked by Neil O'Brien (Conservative) on Friday, 29 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 4 June 2026 (named day). It was answered by Jake Richards (Labour) on Thursday, 4 June 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.


Prisons: Psychology

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether forensic psychologists employed by HMPPS are categorised under the Government's 'Occupational Psychologist' profession for the purpose of official Civil Service employment statistics.

Answer

Forensic psychologists employed by His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS), and those in training, are currently categorised under the Government’s ‘Occupational Psychologist’ profession for the purpose of official Civil Service employment statistics, as are non-forensic psychologists employed by HMPPS.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
4454
Session
2026-27
Related items
Prisons: Psychology
Thursday, 11 June 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Civil service Employment Prisons Psychology
Link
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