Written question asked by Lord Taylor of Goss Moor (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 22 July 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 8 September 2004. It was answered by Ruth Kelly (Labour) on Wednesday, 8 September 2004 on behalf of the Treasury.

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Question: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what the latest available figures are for the cost of (a) a Grade 5 civil servant and (b) a Grade 7 civil servant for his Department; and if he will make a statement. - Inc figs.

Answer: Matthew Taylor: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what the latest available figures are for the cost of (a) a Grade 5 civil servant and (b) a Grade 7 civil servant for his Department; and if he will make a statement. [187086] Ruth Kelly: The Treasury's ranges F and E correspond to Grades 5 and 7 respectively. For a range F civil servant, the current average salary cost including London Allowances is £61,700, and the current average total staff cost including employer's NI and pension contributions is £78,700. For a range E civil servant, the current average salary cost including London Allowances is £42,200, and the current average total staff cost including employer's NI and pension contributions is £52,900.

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