§ Pete WishartTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions if he will estimate the total value of London Weightings and London living allowances for his Department; and if he will make a statement. [6800]
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§ Dr. WhiteheadThe Department of Transport, Local Government and the Regions consists of a Central Department and 10 Executive Agencies. The Central Department and seven of the Agencies do not pay a London Weighting Allowance. Where this had been paid previously it has been consolidated into basic salaries. Three of the Agencies continue to pay a London Weighting allowance
Vehicle Inspectorate:£2,300.Driving Standards Agency has three rates: £736 for outer London areas, £1,015 for intermediate London areas and £1,776 for the Inner London Area.The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency also has three rates: £805 for outer London areas, £1,015 for intermediate London areas and £1,715 for the Inner London Area.