150. Major Lloydasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what allowance the former chairman of the North of Scotland Hydro-Electric Board received for expenses; and whether the present chairman is entitled to the like allowance.
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§ Mr. Westwood:Travel and subsistence allowances were payable to the former Chairman of the North of Scotland Hydro-Electric Board and are payable to his successor, at the rates normally paid to members of Royal Commissions and bodies of similar status. In addition, my right hon. Friend, the Minister of Fuel and Power and I, with the approval of the Treasury, have agreed to the payment to the new Chairman, who is not accepting any salary, of a hospitality allowance at the rate of £200 per annum.