HC Deb 05 July 1951 vol 489 c236W
68. Mr. Vane

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what rates of pay or allowances can be claimed by members of the 64 consumers' consultative councils set up in association with nationalised industry.

Mr. Jay

The Chairman of each of the area gas and electricity consultative councils receives £250 a year and the chairman of the Domestic Coal Consumers' Council receives £100 a year. The chairman of the Air Transport Advisory Council, which has also certain executive functions, receives 20 guineas, and members 15 guineas, a day for attendance at meeting. No other salaries are paid, but travelling and subsistence is allowed on the usual scales.

69. Mr. Vane

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer the estimated total annual costs, including remuneration of members, likely to be incurred by the 64 consumers' consultative councils set up in association with nationalised industry.

Mr. Jay

About £55,000 of which £5,300 is provided by the Exchequer.