Question to the HM Treasury:

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 (i) approved and (ii) rejected; and how many applications were (A) approved and (B) rejected for performance-related pay arrangements exceeding (1) £17,500 and (2) £25,000 since 4 July 2024.

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.