§ Mr. McAllionTo ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department how much was spent on events and publicity surrounding the launch of the Public Record Office as an agency; and whether the cost was borne by the parent department or the new agency.
Mr. John M. TaylorThe cost of the launch of the Public Record Office as an agency was borne by the Public Record Office, and related questions are the responsibility of the Agency's chief executive, Mrs. Sarah Tyacke, to whom I have referred this question for reply. She will write to the hon. Member and copies of her reply will be placed in the Library and the Public Information Office.
§ Mr. McAllionTo ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department what is the maximum salary payable, including performance-related element, and the length of time of the contract, of the chief executive of the Public Record Office.
Mr. John M. TaylorThe current maximum salary payable to the chief executive of the Public Record Office, including a performance-related element, is £57,500. The contract is for three years, 1 April 1992 to 31 March 1995. It is renewable.
§ Mr. McAllionTo ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department what was the first degree obtained by the chief executive of the Public Record Office; and from which university or polytechnic it was awarded.
Mr. John M. TaylorThis is a personal matter for the chief executive. I have drawn the question to her attention and have invited her to write to the hon. Member.