Written question asked by Richard Burden (Labour) on Friday, 2 May 2014, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 8 May 2014 (named day). It was answered by Robert Goodwill (Conservative) on Thursday, 8 May 2014 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Highways Agency

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport (1) whether any increase in remuneration of senior managers in the Highways Agency will have to be agreed by him when the Agency is transformed into a government-owned company;

Answer

The Government intends to transform the Highways Agency into a Government-owned company, as confirmed in the response to consultation published on 30 April. In accordance with TUPE principles, we expect the pay and terms of employment of all staff to remain unchanged once transferred except for the necessary technical amendments to reflect the change to company status.

Staff management arrangements for the company following transition, including pay and reward, are still being worked through within Government. We aim to establish appropriate conditions to allow the company to fulfil its functions efficiently and effectively, while keeping costs down for the taxpayer. This will reflect the Government’s pay policy, as well as support the delivery of a substantially increased investment programme.

There is no intention to encourage or create opportunities for legal tax reduction schemes as part of Highways Agency transformation.

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Type: Written question
Reference: 197663; 580 cc275-6W
Session: 2013-14
Subjects: Highways Agency Pay Managers
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk

Highways Agency

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