§ Lord Sefton of Garstonasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they will publish the criteria on which the Civil Service London weighting figures are based.
§ Lord Brabazon of TaraThe criteria are as follows: London weighting is paid at the same rates to Grades below Grade 3 but with lower payments to those aged under 18. There are three London weighting areas: the inner zone is within five miles; the intermediate zone is within 10 miles; and the outer zone is from 10 to within 18 miles from Charing Cross.