Less than two weeks after resigning as the Chairman of HM Revenue and Customs when a large amount of computer data went missing, Paul Gray CB, is back working for the government.
Channel 4 News reported that he had begun a short-term Cabinet Office post and is still paid more than £200,000. But a government spokesman said Mr Gray's period of notice meant he would continue to be paid until 31 December whether he was working or not. "In the meantime he has agreed to a request from Cabinet Secretary Sir Gus O'Donnell to undertake a short piece of work on cross-government matters until Christmas," the Cabinet Office spokesman said.
Mr Gray resigned from office when the news broke that HMRC had lost two computer disks containing the personal details of 25 million child benefits claimants. At the time of his resignation he was praised for doing what so many officials in recent government have refused to do and taking responsibility for the failings of his department under his leadership.
The Cabinet spokesman also added that the period of notice meant "he could receive payment for no work or receive payment for doing some work.
"It was thought to be better in the public interest that he did some work. There is no additional cost to the public purse. He will leave the payroll on December 31."
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