asked the Minister for Finance the cost in 1988 and the estimated cost in 1989, on the basis of agreements reached, of (a) public service general pay awards (b) special pay awards and (c) increments.
Written Answers. - Public Service Pay Awards.
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On the basis of agreements reached, the costs in 1988 and the additional costs in 1989 are estimated as follows:
|
1988 |
1989 |
|
|
£m |
£m |
|
|
(a) Public Service Pay Agreement |
70 |
70 |
|
(b) Special pay awards |
45 |
19 |
|
(c) Increments |
28 |
28 |
The figures at (b) in the main relate to the carryover costs of special pay awards being implemented under the terms of the 1986 Public Service Pay Agreements.
The figures shown reflect the estimated likely impact of the Government's policy of reducing the numbers employed in the public service.