§ Mr. Don FosterTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport which employees of(a) his Department, (b) 457W the Strategic Rail Authority and (c) the Civil Aviation Authority are paid performance-related pay; and if he will make a statement on the nature and success of such schemes. [81740]
§ Mr. SpellarAll members of staff in my Department are eligible for performance pay which forms an integral part of my Department's pay systems. In addition, staff below the senior civil service may also receive special performance bonus awards to reward exceptional performance over a limited period in particularly demanding tasks or situations. Annual awards are subject to individual assessment against the level of achievement of pre-determined performance targets. Staff who are on fixed-term contracts are eligible to performance-related bonuses subject to the terms of their contract.
All Strategic Rail Authority (SRA) employees who are on standard SRA terms and conditions are eligible for performance-related pay.
All employees of the Civil Aviation Authority have access to performance related bonuses, but this is an internal matter for the CAA.