HM Prison and Probation Service: Vetting
Commons · Question 5936 · Tabled 2 Jun 2026 · Ministry of Justice · Official record
Answered 10 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by Sarah Champion
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what was the average time taken to complete HM Prisons and Probation Service staff security vetting for each quarter of the last 12 months.
Answer
Answered by Jake Richards, 10 Jun 2026
Within HM Prisons and Probation Service (HMPPS), security vetting is carried out to ensure individuals who wish to take up employment within the organisation can uphold the security and integrity standards expected of their role and ensure prisons and pro...