Prison Service Pay Review Body: Interim Chair

Tuesday 23rd October 2018 Written Statements

[The Minister of State, Ministry of Justice (Rory Stewart)]

I am pleased to announce that the Prime Minister has appointed Mr Jerry Cope as interim chair of the Prison Service Pay Review Body for a period of one year which commenced on 10 September 2018 and which ends on 9 September 2019. The appointment has been made in accordance with the governance code on public appointments.

Mr Cope will ensure that the Pay Review Body has the necessary leadership while a recruitment campaign takes place to identify a permanent chair.

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