(The Secretary of State for the Home Department): The
sixth annual report of the Police Remuneration Review Body (PRRB)
was published today. The Body made recommendations on pay and
allowances for police officers up to and including the chief
officer ranks in England and Wales. We value the role of the
independent PRRB and thank the Chair and members for their
detailed consideration and observations of the matters raised in
relation to police pay.
The Government is extremely grateful for the commitment shown by
our police officers up and down the country, in keeping the
public safe during these unprecedented and challenging times.
The Government has accepted in full the PRRB’s recommendation
that a consolidated increase of 2.5% should be awarded to all
ranks at all pay points, with a corresponding increase to London
Weighting and the Dog Handlers' Allowance, with effect from 1
September 2020.
The PRRB also recommended the removal of the lowest point of the
sergeants’ pay scale; and that the maximum rate of London
Allowance should increase by £1,000 to £5,338 a year for officers
appointed on or after 1 September 1994 and not receiving
Replacement Allowance. The Government has accepted these
recommendations. These changes will take effect from 1 September
2020.
This is the second year in a row that we have awarded an increase
of 2.5% for our police officers and delivers an above inflation
increase. Police constables will earn up to £1,002 more this
year.
The Government holds in the highest regard the role that public
sector workers have in delivering essential public services and
we are awarding a real terms pay increase. The hard work and
dedication of our public servants throughout this difficult
period is something we do not take for granted.
The Government continues to balance the need to ensure fair pay
for public sector workers with protecting funding for frontline
services and ensuring affordability for taxpayers. The effects of
coronavirus continue to have a significant impact on the economy
and the fiscal position and the Government will need to continue
to take this into account in agreeing public sector pay awards
