House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Police Pay
21 July 2020 · Home Office
Proposed by Priti Patel Con Witham
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- Police Remuneration Review Body recommends a 2.5% consolidated increase in pay and allowances for police officers.
- Government accepts the recommendation, to be effective from September 1, 2020.
- Adjustments include an increase in the maximum rate of London Allowance by 1,000.
Issue summary
The statement addresses recommendations from the Police Remuneration Review Body (PRRB) regarding police officer pay increases.
Action requested
The government has accepted the PRRB's recommendation for a 2.5% consolidated increase in pay and allowances, effective from September 1, 2020. This includes corresponding adjustments to London Weighting and Dog Handlers' Allowance. Additionally, the lowest point of the sergeants’ pay scale will be removed, and the maximum rate of London Allowance will increase by £1,000.
Key facts
- The PRRB's sixth annual report was published.
- Police officers up to chief officer ranks in England and Wales are receiving a 2.5% pay increase.
- London Weighting and Dog Handlers' Allowance have corresponding increases.
- Sergeants’ pay scale lowest point will be removed.
- Maximum rate of London Allowance will increase by £1,000 to £5,338 per year for officers appointed on or after September 1, 1994.