questionText: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many people are awaiting completion of security and vetting checks before commencing employment within His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service.
answerText: The number of individuals currently awaiting completion of security and vetting checks  within His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) was 14,694 as of 18 May 2026.This figure reflects the full onboarding pipeline, covering candidates from the ...
heading: HM Prison and Probation Service: Vetting