§ Mr. Canavanasked the Attorney-General what is the present salary of the Master of the Rolls; and what was the amount and date of the last increase.
The Solicitor-GeneralFrom 1 April 1980, £34,000 a year, the rate recommended by the Review Body on Top Salaries as appropriate at 1 April 1979. This rate was applicable in full for pension purposes from 1 April 1979; but the salary in payment from April 1979 to March 1980 was £30,261.