§ Mr. Austin MitchellTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how the London weighting in Civil Service pay is calculated; and what weighting is given to the cost of housing.
§ Mr. RyderSince 1982, Civil Service London weighting has been set at levels which are deemed adequate to recruit, retain and motivate staff in sufficient numbers to carry out the work of the Civil Service efficiently. As London weighting is not a cost compensation allowance it is not calculated on the basis of specific costs such as housing.