§ Mr. BercowTo ask the Deputy Prime Minister what the cost in 2001–02 was of the pay increase to staff in his Department, agencies and the non-departmental public bodies for which he is responsible; and what the cost of the forthcoming increase will be in 2002–03. [50406]
§ Mr. LeslieThe Cabinet Office, the Government Offices, the Central Office of Information, the Equal Opportunities Commission and the Government Car and Dispatch Agency all have separate delegated authorities over pay. The estimate of the cost of the pay increase at the time of the settlement for 2001–02 is presented in the table. The estimate of the cost for 2002–03 for the Equal Opportunities Commission is also presented. Costs for the other organisations cannot be given for 2002–03 because the pay increases have yet to be agreed.
£ million 2001–02 2002–03 Cabinet Office1 2.2 — Government Offices1 2.6 — Central Office of Information1 0.7 — Government Car and Dispatch Agency2 0.3 — Equal Opportunities Commission3 0.2 0.2 1Refers to settlement year 1 August to 31 July. 2Refers to settlement year 1 April to 31 March and excludes non-industrial staff. 3Refers to settlement year 1 April to 31 March.