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Compensation Payments

Volume 455: debated on Tuesday 9 January 2007

To ask the Minister of State, Department for Constitutional Affairs how much in compensation payments was paid by her Department in 2005-06; and what the reason for the payment was in each case. (108201)

In 2005-06, the Department for Constitutional Affairs paid out £472,934 in compensation. This total comprises £313,654 for full or part payments for personal injury claims made against the Department, but is also inclusive of any cost payments made. To determine the breakdown of compensation and costs would result in disproportionate cost, and as such a total figure paid out has been provided.

The balance of £159,280 was paid out in compensation by the Department for employment tribunal settlements, either pre or post hearing. Payments were made in compensation for three claims of unfair dismissal: two for cases of sexual harassment; three for unauthorised deductions from salary; three for constructive dismissal and one for race discrimination.