§ Mr. Chapmanasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement on Civil Service pay in the next year with particular reference to any additional increase based upon the reduction of the numbers of civil servants.
§ Mr. HayhoeWe have decided to budget for sufficient additional cash in 1983–84 to provide for average increases in certain public service wages and salaries bills of 3½ per cent. from due settlement date. This applies to the Civil Service. Departmental cash limits will be set accordingly, and will take account of our plans to reduce the size of the Civil Service. Details will be published with the Supply Estimates in due course.