Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the guidance note on public sector pay and terms published by his Department on 5 February 2016, whether he plans to place that guidance on a statutory footing; and if he will make a statement.

There are no current plans to place the guidance note on public sector pay and terms on a statutory footing.

The note is a reminder of the rules that are in place and the Government’s expectations on public sector employers.