§ Mr. BarnesTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what discussions he has held with the Inland Revenue Staff Federation on the future of performance-related pay and plans for structural change within the Inland Revenue; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. DorrellMy right hon. Friend the Chancellor met the general secretary last September and discussed performance-related pay. Discussions are now taking place between Inland Revenue management and the Inland Revenue Staff Federation about the future of performance-related pay and plans for structural change within the Inland Revenue.