PRISON OFFICER PENSIONS

Back in April, I wrote to the then Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster – at the age of 62 – accompany me to Shotts Prison to perform the physical and dangerous role of a Prison Officer which he expected them to do at the age of 68. Sadly, this invitation was denied. But, yesteday […]

MP VISITS HMP SHOTTS

Motherwell and Wishaw MP, Marion Fellows, visited HMP Shotts this week to discuss changes made to Prison Officers’ pensions and to learn more about the work they do to. Following the increase in the state pension age, the Police and prison staff also had their age of eligibility for their pension scheme raised to 68. […]