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Permanent Secretaries: Pay

Asked by Mr Richard HoldenConservativeTreasuryTabled Answered 9 July 2025UIN 65151

The question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many exemptions have been approved for Permanent Secretary remuneration to exceed the band maximum since 4 July 2024.

Answered by Darren Jones

Since 4th July 2024, two Permanent Secretary roles have been approved to exceed the Permanent Secretary pay band.

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