Commons Sense

House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Prison update

19 July 2022 · Ministry of Justice

Proposed by Dominic Raab Con Esher and Walton

Justice & Courts

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Government has decided to implement a 4% base pay increase for prison staff from Operational Support Grade to Governors, effective April 2022.
  • Targeted pay rises will be provided for the lowest paid prison staff.
  • Prison Group Directors will receive a 3% pay rise to maintain parity with other senior roles.

Issue summary

The statement confirms the Government's decision on pay awards for prison staff based on the Prison Service Pay Review Body’s recommendations.

Action requested

I am announcing a 4% base pay increase for all prison staff between Operational Support Grade and Governors, effective from April 2022. Additionally, targeted pay rises will be made for the lowest paid staff, while Prison Group Directors will receive a 3% pay rise to ensure parity with other senior roles.

Key facts

  • A 4% base pay increase is being implemented for prison staff between Operational Support Grade and Governors.
  • The pay award will be backdated to April 1, 2022.
  • Prison Group Directors will receive a 3% pay rise instead of the recommended 5%.
  • The PSPRB report was laid before Parliament on July 19.
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