HC Deb 24 April 1961 vol 639 cc27-8
37. Mr. Chetwynd

asked the Minister of Aviation what salaries he has fixed for the members of the Air Transport Licensing Board.

Mr. Thorneycroft

Chairman £5,000, Deputy-Chairman £2,750, Board members fifteen guineas a session.

Mr. Chetwynd

In view of the amount paid to the Chairman of another public corporation, has there been any protest from this Chairman that he is not getting the rate for the job?

Mr. Thorneycroft

No.

Sir A. V. Harvey

Is my right hon. Friend aware that there is a point of view that this is not enough to pay the Chairman of this important Board in order to get the right man for the job, in view of the fact that no pension is offered? Is he further aware that, to make this an equally satisfactory position, there should be pension rights equivalent to those of the national air corporations?

Dame Irene Ward

Call for the Chancellor.

Mr. Thorneycroft

I am anxious that the right man should be appointed. I take into account any representations made to me. I think it is a reasonable amount to pay for this post.

Sir A. V. Harvey

But there is no pension.