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Written question asked by Vincent Cable (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 28 November 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 3 December 2003. It was answered by Ruth Kelly (Labour) on Wednesday, 3 December 2003 on behalf of the Treasury.


Treasury

Question
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether the harmonised index of consumer prices will apply to index- linked pay in (a) central government employment, (b) the National Health Service and (c) independent statutory agencies and regulators.
Answer

Dr. Cable: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether the harmonised index of consumer prices will apply to index-linked pay in (a) central government employment, (b) the National Health Service and (c) independent statutory agencies and regulators. [141727] Ruth Kelly: Pay is not index-linked to inflation in any part of the public sector. Pay remains the responsibility of individual departments and employers.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
141727; 415 c57W
Session
2003-04
Subjects
Inflation Pay Public service Prices Consumer prices index
Link
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