§ Mr. KirkwoodTo ask the Lord President of the Council what allowances are included in the official income of the Secretary of State for Health; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. WakehamNone. The official salary received by the Secretary of State for Health is set in accordance with the Ministerial and Other Salaries Order 1988. He receives a ministerial salary of £34,479 and a reduced parliamentary salary of £18,148. In addition he retains an entitlement to allowances available to other Members.