This is the first report of the newly-constituted independent Pay Review Body for the Prison Service in England and Wales. It contains recommendations for the pay levels for governors, other operational managers, prison officers and support grades. It recommends that, with effect from 1 January 2002, there is a general increase in basic pay which represents an annual increase of 4.8 per cent, by raising existing rates by 6 per cent for a 15 month period. This will bring the annual award date into line with other pay review bodies. Other recommendations include the continuation of performance-related equity share arrangements for governors and other operational managers.