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FOI - Bonus payments to GLA staff [May 2023]

Key information

Request reference number: MGLA170423-5080

Date of response:

Summary of request

You request

Regarding the recent press article about bonus payments to GLA staff who worked during the mourning and burial period of the Queen: 

  1. How much was paid in bonuses and to how many staff ?
  2. Did these same staff receive overtime payments too?
  3. Did the Mayor receive extra payment for this period?
  4. Is the same planned for staff who will work during the Coronation?

Our response

Please see our responses to each question in turn below: 

  1. The total paid was £37,350 to 48 staff members.
  2. No.
  3. No.
  4. There are a much smaller number of staff responsible for working during the Coronation as this has been organised differently. Once the Coronation is completed, Executive Directors will assess staff responsibilities accordingly.

If you have any further questions relating to this matter, please contact us, quoting reference MGLA170423-5080.
 

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