To ask the Secretary of State for International Development how many staff employed in London on work contracted out by his Department earn less than £7.45 per hour. (275175)

26 individuals employed in London on work contracted out by the Department for International Development earn less than £7.45 per hour. We are currently reviewing these contracts.

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development how much his Department paid in end-of-year performance bonuses to (a) all staff and (b) senior Civil Service staff in 2008-09; and how many such payments were made. (275251)

I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to the hon. Member for Fareham (Mr. Hoban) on 26 March 2009, Official Report, column 656W.