The Welsh Conservatives have laid out a plan to reduce ministerial pay and freeze salaries for government employees, citing the potential savings as a means to establish a new winter fuel allowance in Wales. Party leaders argue that having civil servants return to the office would enhance productivity, despite studies suggesting otherwise. With upcoming Senate elections increasing the number of members, the Conservatives, currently fourth in polling, aim to leverage public concerns over government efficiency and salaries, while Welsh Labour has yet to respond to these announcements.
James Evans, Conservative MS for Brecon and Radnorshire, stated that productivity actually increases for those working in offices, emphasizing the need for civil servants to be present in the workplace to drive efficiency.
Welsh Conservative Senedd leader Darren Millar announced the policy of cutting the pay of all ministers by 10% and freezing it for the duration of the parliament if they win the next Senedd elections.
Millar also suggested that money saved from cutting government administration costs could be utilized to introduce a new Welsh winter fuel allowance, although details about the allowance are yet to be determined.
Current statistics show only 2% of Welsh government staff work entirely in an office, with 73% mixing home and office work, raising debates about productivity models.
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