§ Mr. Canavanasked the Prime Minister whether she will introduce new legislation to establish a retiring age for the Master of the Rolls.
§ The Prime MinisterNo.
§ Mr. Canavanasked the Prime Minister what is the salary of the Master of the Rolls; what was the date and amount of the last increase (a) in money terms and (b) in percentage terms; and whether this increase was in line with the rate of inflation.
§ The Prime MinisterFrom 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 pensions purposes from 1 April 1979; but the salary in payment from April 1979 to March 1980 was £30,261. The increase in salary was 12.4 per cent., while the movement in the General Index of Retail Prices in the 12 months to March 1980 was 19.8 per cent.