§ Mr. LawsTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what the highest percentage pay rises were among HM Treasury staff in each year from 1997; which staff received these pay rises; and if he will make a statement. [93442]
§ Ruth KellyThe information is as follows:
Year Percentage increase Reason 1999–2000 7.4 Increase due to exceptional performance and relatively low existing salary 2000–01 15.1 Increase due to exceptional performance and relatively low existing salary 2001–02 15.0 Increase in the range minimum 2002–03 7.6 Increase due to exceptional performance and relatively low existing salary To provide the percentage pay rises for the years 1997 and 1998 the cost would be disproportionate.
§ Mr. LawsTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what his estimate is of the average percentage pay rise in(a) 2001–02 and (b) 2002–03 for HM Treasury staff, broken down to show (i) all staff and (ii) Senior Civil Service staff; and if he will make a statement. [93444]
§ Ruth KellyThe information is as follows:
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2001–02 2002–03 Below Senior Civil Service (%) 4.4 4.2 Senior Civil Service (%) 5.0 8.4