§ Mr. BercowTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what plans he has for the payment of salaries to public sector workers which reflect the cost of living in London and the south-east. [44313]
§ Mr. Andrew Smith[holding answer 19 March 2002]: We are carefully considering pay issues, among others, in the Spending Review now under way with close regard to achievement of the Government"s objectives for public services.
§ Mr. BercowTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make an assessment of the pay structures in building societies to assist his consideration of public sector pay rates. [44318]
§ Mr. Andrew Smith[holding answer 19 March 2002]We have no plans for any specific detailed assessment of pay structures in building societies. However, the Treasury keeps abreast of pay structures in the economy so as to ensure policy remains well informed.