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Written question asked by Helen Jones (Labour) on Tuesday, 18 October 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 21 October 2016 (named day). It was answered by Jesse Norman (Conservative) on Friday, 21 October 2016 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.


Sellafield

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what representations he has received on the application of the cap on public sector exit payments to employees of Sellafield Ltd; and if he will make a statement.

Answer

In relation to Sellafield Limited employees, my rt. hon Friend the Secretary of State has received representations, including from employees, employee representatives and Members of Parliament.

The Government has legislated for a cap on public sector exit payments via the Enterprise Act 2016, as promised in the manifesto. The cap will apply to public sector organisations in line with the Office for National Statistics (ONS) classifications; Sellafield Limited is classified as part of the public sector by the ONS.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
49088
Session
2016-17
Subjects
Redundancy pay Sellafield
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk