HC Deb 11 July 1991 vol 194 cc422-3W
Mr. Flynn

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy for what reason he prevented Nuclear Electric from launching a publicity and advertising campaign in July.

Mr. Heathcoat-Amory

The decision to postpone a proposed advertising campaign was taken by Nuclear Electric plc.

Mr. Dobson

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy (1) when he last discussed directors' pay with Nuclear Electric;

(2) whether it is his policy that the pay of the directors of Nuclear Electric should be comparable with that of directors of the privatised electricity companies;

(3) what criteria he uses when determining the pay of the directors of Nuclear Electric.

Mr. Wakeham

I last discussed pay with members of the board of Nuclear Electric on 4 June 1991. Our approach in respect of all publicly owned companies is to pay salaries sufficient to recruit, retain and motivate the manpower the company needs.