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Written question asked by Sharon Hodgson (Labour) on Friday, 16 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 21 January 2026 (named day). It was answered by James Murray (Labour) on Wednesday, 21 January 2026 on behalf of the Treasury.


Public Sector: Washington and Gateshead South

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many public sector workers have received an above-inflation pay rise in Washington and Gateshead South constituency since 5 July 2024.

Answer

We value all our public sector workers, and pay awards reflect the important work that our nurses, teachers, doctors, prison officers and soldiers do to keep the country running.

The overwhelming majority of awards announced in 2025/26, including for all of the above workforces, announced are above the OBR’s forecast for CPI inflation over the 2025/26 pay year.

Whilst I cannot confirm the number of public sector workers in the Washington and Gateshead South constituency in receipt of those pay awards, all those workers set out above will benefit from the above inflation pay uplift.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
106300
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Inflation Pay Public sector Washington and Gateshead South
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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