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Public Sector: Pay

Asked by Mr Richard HoldenConservativeTreasuryTabled Answered 8 September 2025UIN 71213

The question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many applications were made to the Chief Secretary to the Treasury under the approval of senior pay process for salaries above (a) £150,000 and (b) £174,000 since 4 July 2024; how many of those applications were

Answered by James Murray

Since 4 July 2024, HM Treasury has approved 200 cases under the senior pay approval process. Following a July 2025 update to the guidance, HM Treasury approval is required for salaries above £174,000 and performance-related pay over £25,000.

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