HC Deb 24 November 1987 vol 123 cc130-1W
Mr. Menzies Campbell

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what remuneration the current chairman of the Scottish Sports Council receives; and how many days per month he is expected to devote to the business of the Scottish Sports Council.

Mr. Michael Forsyth

Mr. Miquel has allocated one full day a month for council meetings and is generally available to discuss Scottish Sports Council matters at other times. At his own request, he is receiving no remuneration.

Mr. Menzies Campbell

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what representations he received and from whom, and what consultations he carried out and with whom, before he made the appointments to the Scottish Sports Council which were announced on 14 November.

Mr. Michael Forsyth

These appointments reflect discussions which I had with the chairman-designate, Mr. Raymond Miquel, in which the views of the retiring chairman, Mr. Peter Heatly, were also taken into account. The usual formal consultations with Government colleagues were then undertaken before a decision was announced.