Advisory Committee on Rhodesian Travel Restrictions

HC Deb 29 January 1979 vol 961 cc350-1W

Mr. Biggs-Davison

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs who are now members of the Advisory Committee on Rhodesian Travel Restrictions; what are their emoluments, if any; and what is the cost of the committee to public funds.

Mr. Rowlands

The members of the Advisory Committee on Rhodesian Travel Restrictions are as followsSir William Murrie, G.C.B., K.B.E. Lieutenant General Sir William Oliver, G.B.E., K.C.B., K.C.M.G., D.L. Sir Frederick Pedler Mr. J. H. R. Newey, Q.C.

The chairman receives a fee of £30 per meeting, and all members of the committee receive travelling expenses. In 1977, fees and expenses paid amounted to £575.99. Claims paid for 1978 total £670.58. An official of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office acts as secretary to the committee during meetings.