questionText: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many probation officers have been recruited since 5 July 2024.
answerText: 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 ...
heading: Probation Officers: Recruitment