Written questions

Police: Pay

Commons · Question 129390 · Tabled 22 Apr 2026 · Home Office · Official record

Answered 29 Apr 2026

Question

Asked by Zöe Franklin

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to ensure that pay for police contact centre staff reflects regional variations in the cost of living, including in Surrey.

Answer

Answered by Sarah Jones, 29 Apr 2026

The Government has no statutory role in determining police staff pay and conditions of service which are agreed locally by Chief Constables, in consultation with trade unions.However, the Government recognises and deeply values the dedication of police st...