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Written question asked by Charlie Dewhirst (Conservative) on Friday, 5 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 10 June 2026 (named day). It was answered by Lucy Rigby (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 June 2026 on behalf of the Treasury.


Permanent Secretaries: Pay

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the answer of 29 April 2026 to Question 129013 on Permanent Secretaries: Pay, what the business case was for paying a Permanent Secretary a salary of £310,000 to £314,999 a year.

Answer

The salary of the DHSC Permanent Secretary was approved in line with the senior pay control process.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
7317
Session
2026-27
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Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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Subjects
Pay Department of Health and Social Care Permanent secretaries
Link
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