Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answer of 6 December 2022 to Question 97501, what was the total value of non-cash vouchers awarded to staff working for his core Department as performance-related bonuses in 2022-23.

Bonuses paid out as non-cash vouchers is a standard practice across Government and has been for many years.

Attracting, retaining and motivating highly skilled individuals is essential for the Civil Service to deliver for the British people. This is why pay must be fair and competitive as well as affordable to the taxpayer. Performance-related bonuses and vouchers are a key part of this.

The total value of non-cash vouchers issued to Cabinet Office staff in 2022-23 was £920,190.