House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Government response to the Prison Service Pay Review Body recommendations 20/21
21 July 2020 · Ministry of Justice
Proposed by Robert Buckland Con South Swindon
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At a glance
Key points
- Government accepts the Prison Service Pay Review Body recommendations for 2020-21 period.
- Minimum pay rise of 2.5% will be implemented starting April 2020.
- Cumulative pay awards up to 7.5% will be given to some staff when progression pay is considered.
Issue summary
The minister is announcing the government's decision on pay rises for prison staff based on recommendations from the Prison Service Pay Review Body (PSPRB) for the 2020-21 period.
Action requested
The government accepts the PSPRB recommendations fully, implementing a minimum of 2.5% pay rise starting April 2020, with cumulative awards up to 7.5% for some staff when progression pay is considered. A further increase of £3,000 for Band 3 prison officers will be announced later in the year after careful consideration.
Key facts
- PSPRB has made recommendations for the 2020-21 pay award.
- The government accepts recommendations 1, 2 and 4 to 7 in full from April 2020.
- A Band 3 prison officer on modern terms will receive an average of £1,086 under this settlement.
- There is a recommended additional increase of £3,000 for Band 3 prison officers from September 2020 which requires further consideration and discussion with trade unions.
- The report was laid before Parliament on 21 July.