Commons Sense

House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Cabinet Office Update

19 July 2022 · Cabinet Office

Proposed by Heather Wheeler Con South Derbyshire

EconomyEmployment

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Government announces a 2% across-the-board pay increase for the Senior Civil Service from April 1, 2022.
  • The anomalies pot is increased to 1% to address exceptional cases.
  • The decision aims to balance recognition of senior civil servants' value with fiscal responsibility.

Issue summary

The Government is announcing its decision on pay for the Senior Civil Service based on the SSRB's 2022 report.

Action requested

The government partially accepts SSRB’s recommendations, setting a 2% across-the-board increase from April 1, 2022, and increasing the anomalies pot to 1%. This decision aims to balance recognising senior civil servants' importance with fiscal responsibility.

Key facts

  • The Government received the Senior Salary Review Body (SSRB) report on 28 June 2022.
  • SSRB recommends a 3.5% pay award, but the government limits it to 2%.
  • There is an across-the-board increase of 3% for all senior civil servants from April 1, 2022.
  • Pay band minimums will be increased as recommended by SSRB.
  • An anomalies pot is partially accepted and increased from 0.5% to 1%.
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