HC Deb 21 January 1983 vol 35 cc229-30W
Miss Maynard

asked the Secretary of State for Transport what was the cost of the Serpell inquiry.

Mr. David Howell

I refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave yesterday to the hon. Member for Aberdeen, North (Mr. Hughes).

Miss Maynard

asked the Secretary of State for Transport what were the fees paid to each member of the Serpell inquiry.

Mr. David Howell

Sir David Serpell received a retainer of £6,287. Other members received no fees for their work on the committee. Normal consultancy fees were paid to their firms for the work undertaken by Mr. Butler and Mr. Goldstein when leading the studies undertaken on behalf of the committee.

Mr. Parris

asked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will publish the study output material mentioned in paragraph 3.46 of the minority report from Mr. Goldstein on the review of railway finances.

Mr. David Howell

I am arranging for copies to be placed in the Library of the House. Members of the public can obtain copies from my Department, subject to a charge to cover reproduction costs.