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Written question asked by Lord Scriven (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 12 September 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Friday, 26 September 2025. It was answered by Baroness Merron (Labour) on Wednesday, 24 September 2025 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Department of Health and Social Care: Pay

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what basis they used to calculate that it is value for money to make a performance-related bonus of up to £114,000 available for the role of Director General for Commercial and Growth.

Answer

The remuneration for senior Government Commercial Organisation (GCO) roles is set centrally to ensure a consistent, cross-government approach that allows us to attract and retain commercial leaders within the specialised skills needed to manage complex challenges and deliver value for money.

This ‘invest to save’ model includes a performance-related pay element which is not guaranteed; it is strictly contingent on meeting stretching objectives designed to deliver significant taxpayer savings. Such payment is approved by the GCO Remuneration Committee and the Chief Secretary to the Treasury as per central guidance.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL10497
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Cost effectiveness Incentives Performance related pay Department of Health and Social Care
Link
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