Public Sector: Pay

(asked on 11th September 2014) - View Source

Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will give guidance to public bodies on the pay of chief executives.


Answered by
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Danny Alexander
This question was answered on 13th October 2014

Pay restraint has played a vital role in reducing the fiscal deficit. It is important for senior public sector workers including chief executives to show leadership in this area.

For Senior Civil Servants pay should be within nationally determined pay scales which are recommended by the independent Senior Salaries Review body. Pay for chief executives outside the Civil Service is decided by individual departments and employers.

For both departments and public bodies, any salaries above £142,500 must be approved by the Chief Secretary to the Treasury. All public bodies have a responsibility for ensuring value for money for the taxpayer, including over decisions on relating to individuals pay.

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