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Northern Ireland Office: Pay

Asked by Rupert LoweRestore BritainNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled Answered 1 September 2025UIN 70150

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, how many employees in his Department earn (a) £100,000 and (b) £166,000 or more per year.

Answered by Hilary Benn

Information on employees who earn over £100,000 can be found in the annual report and accounts. The most recent report can be found here. The 2024/5 annual report and accounts will be published later in the year.

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