by HMPPS in April that year. Responsibility for commissioning services, development of policy and setting standards passed from the agency to the MoJ. List of Chief Executives Martin Narey (2004 to 2005) Helen Edwards (2005 to 2008) Phil Wheatley as Director-General (2008 to 2010) Michael Spurr (2010 to 2019) Jo Farrar (2019 to 2022) Amy Rees (2022 to present) References External links HM Prison Service National Probation Service Prison and correctional agencies Penal system in England Executive agencies of the United Kingdom government 2004 establishments in England Penal system in Wales Government agencies established in 2004 Probation