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<p>The July 2015 budget announced an average 1% pay award for public sector workforces
from 2016/17. This is set out in Civil Service Pay Guidance, which is issued each
year following negotiation with the Trade Unions.</p><p> </p><p>Under the terms of
the Framework Agreement between the ICO and the Department for Culture, Media and
Sport (DCMS), the Information Commissioner has responsibility for determining the
pay and conditions of his staff, including his senior staff. In doing this, he is
required to comply with overarching government pay guidance, including on pay restraint.</p><p>
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