HC Deb 08 November 1976 vol 919 cc79-80W
Rev. Ian Paisley

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will name the members of the Fair Employment Agency, the amount of their individual salaries and allowance and the number of staff the agency will employ.

Mr. Concannon

The members of the Fair Employment Agency are as follows:

  • Mr. R. G. Cooper (Chairman)
  • Mr. A. G. Barr
  • Mr. P. Christian
  • Mr. T. E. Conaty
  • Mr. J. Cooper
  • Mr. D. C. Francis
  • Mr. P. B. Gregory
  • Mr. E. S. Lamont
  • Mr. W. Lindsay
  • Mrs. I. McCormack
  • Mrs. M. G. Neil

The Chairman of the Fair Employment Agency, who has been appointed in a full-time capacity, receives £10,500 per annum. Other members, who have been appointed on a part-time basis, are paid a fee of £10 per half day spent on work as members of the Agency.

Travelling and subsistence allowances are payable to the Chairman and members at Civil Service rates.

The Agency will employ initially a staff of eight.

Rev. Ian Paisley

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is the estimated cost for the operation of the Fair Employment Agency from 1st December 1976 to 1st December 1977.

Mr. Concannon

The Agency's estimates are not prepared on the basis of a year commencing 1st December and could not readily be provided. Its estimated expenditure for the year com- mencing 1st April 1977 is £105,000. Estimated expenditure during the year ending 31st March 1977 is £57,000.