HEALTH

Councils defend public health pay after critical report

Public health leaders and councils have defended staff pay levels after a report criticised ‘enormous’ remuneration levels across the sector.

By Thomas Bridge | 04 August 2016

Public health leaders and councils have defended staff pay levels after a report criticised ‘enormous' remuneration levels across the sector.

A study by the TaxPayers' Alliance (TPA) claimed 325 public health employees earned over £100,000 in remuneration last year, including 105 working in local government.

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