Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what level of financial bonus each band of prison officer is entitled to receive under the Payment Plus Bonus Scheme during the covid-19 outbreak; and if he will make a statement.

I am very grateful for the work of prison staff who continue to provide a vital public service despite the challenging circumstances.

Subject to availability of hours to be worked, prison officers of all Bands are eligible to receive a bonus of £500 upon completion of 9 committed additional hours each week for 4 weeks, or £1,750 for completion of 108 committed additional hours over 12 weeks.