The outcomes should be fair and equitable, but it would appear that a disproportionate number of back office staff in Exeter will be affected?
A. The figures quoted come from a press office writing a headline. It is not known how the effects can be identified – a thorough quality audit has taken place on the assessments and the results were as fair as could be. Management has been co-operative in making any changes needed. In other authorities with 10% downgradings, on appeal they have reduced to 6%. It is a fair scheme which has been quality assessed.
