HC Deb 19 December 1975 vol 902 cc807-8W
Mr. Michael Latham

asked the Secretary of State for Wales how many staff have been appointed so far to the Land Authority for Wales; and how many of them have salaries of more than £7,000 per annum.

Mr. John Morris

None. Six Welsh Office staff have been seconded temporarily to the Land Authority of whom one has a salary exceeding £7,000 per annum.

Mr. Michael Latham

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what will be the annual salary of the chairman of the Land Authority for Wales; and what payments will be made to the other members of the Authority.

Mr. John Morris

The salaries are as follows:

Chairman £6,500 per annum
Deputy Chairman £3,600 per annum
Members £1,000 per annum

Mr. Michael Latham

asked the Secretary of State for Wales why he appointed Baroness White to be chairman of the Land Authority for Wales; and what practical or commercial experience she has had of land assembly, property or estate development or town planning.

Mr. John Morris

Because I consider her to be the best person to undertake this responsibility.