HC Deb 06 April 1989 vol 150 cc281-3W
Mr. Tony Banks

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment who were the two London residuary body board members identified in the 1987–88 accounts to be in receipt of emoluments in the range £20,000 to £25,000; and how many days per week each of them worked.

Mrs. Virginia Bottomley

[holding answer 4 April 1989]: Mr. Jack Esling and Mr. Michael Roberts. Their remuneration as members of the London residuary body board during 1987–88 was based on time commitments of four and three days a week respectively.

Mr. Tony Banks

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment why the London residuary body decided to levy the sum of £297,000 in 1989–90 on the outer London boroughs; and if he will make a statement.

Mrs. Virginia Bottomley

[holding answer 4 April 1989]: The levy is required to meet the costs of pension payments to former magistrates courts' staff.

£ per annum
Number of days per week (from 1 April 1988) (from 1 October 1988)
Mr. Alan Blakemore, CBE 2 13,608 13,972
Mr. Jack Esling 2 13,608 13,972
Mr. Jack Wolkind, CBE 2 13,608 13,972
Mr. Wallace Mackenzie, OBE 2½ 17,010 17,240
Mr. Michael Roberts 3 20,412 20,688
Cllr. Sir Peter Bowness, CBE 1 6,804 6,896

Remuneration is subject to abatement, if applicable, in respect of public sector pension received.

Information on the total remuneration paid to board members in 1988–89 will be contained in the LRB's annual report and accounts for that financial year, which will be laid before Parliament in the autumn.

Mr. Tony Banks

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment to whom the London residuary body's freehold interest in the Matthews yard residential properties and the shops at 27 and 29 Shorts gardens WC2 was sold; and what was the disposal price in each case and collectively.

Mrs. Virginia Bottomley

[holding answer 4 April 1989]: This is a matter for the London residuary body and the purchaser.

Mr. Tony Banks

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what properties have been disposed of by the London residuary body to the London docklands development corporation.

Mrs. Virginia Bottomley

[holding answer 4 April 1989]: None, but negotiations are in hand on a number of properties.

Mr. Tony Banks

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what sum was received by the London residuary body for the sale of the freehold interest in 45–59 Albion street, Southwark, to Storechart Property Ltd.

Mrs. Virginia Bottomley

[holding answer 4 April 1989]: The disposal of 45–59 Albion street Southwark has yet to be completed.

Mr. Tony Banks

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what matters remain to be resolved as between his Department and the London residuary body in respect of the Greater London Supplies.

Mrs. Virginia Bottomley

[holding answer 4 April 1989]: Discussions about the future of Greater London Supplies are continuing between the Department of the Environment, the Department of Education and Science, the London residuary body and the Inner London education authority.

Mr. Tony Banks

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will give details of the days worked each week by the part-time appointees to the London residuary body; and what was the sum each received in the financial year 1988–89.

Mrs. Virginia Bottomley

[holding answer 4 April 1989]: The time commitments of part-time members of the London residuary body to LRB work and their salaries during 1988–89 were as follows:

Mr. Tony Banks

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment to whom the London residuary body's freehold interest in Bush house was sold; and what was the disposal price.

Mrs. Virginia Bottomley

[holding answer 4 April 1989]: This is a matter for the London residuary body and the purchaser.

Mr. Tony Banks

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment why the disposal decision of the London residuary body in respect of 100–124 Shaftesbury avenue to Gratex Ltd. was changed in favour of Carmellia Holdings Ltd; and what was the disposal price.

Mrs. Virginia Bottomley

[holding answer 4 April 1989]: In this case the name of the purchasing firm was changed in the course of the transaction. Information on the disposal price is a matter for the London residuary body and the purchaser.

Mr. Tony Banks

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what information he has regarding the sale of the London residuary body's freehold interest in Southwark bridge business centre to Mackenzie and Campbell House Ltd; and if he will make a statement.

Mrs. Virginia Bottomley

[holding answer 4 April 1989]: The London residuary body has yet to decide on the disposal of its interest.