HC Deb 22 June 1992 vol 210 cc72-3W
Mr. McAllion

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what was the first degree obtained by each of the chief executives of the Duke of York's royal military school, the Naval Aircraft Repair Organisation and the Queen Victoria school; and from which university or polytechnic it was awarded.

Mr. Archie Hamilton

This is a matter for the chief executives of the agencies. I have asked them to write to the hon. Member.

Mr. McAllion

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is the maximum salary payable, including performance-related element, and the length of time of the contract of each of the chief executives of the Duke of York's royal military school, the Naval Aircraft Repair Organisation and the Queen Victoria school.

Mr. Archie Hamilton

The head of the Duke of York's Royal Military school is a serving colonel and the maximum salary payable to him is £47,577. The present head was appointed for a term of five years which ends this year; his successor will also serve for a five-year term. The chief executive of the Naval Aircraft Repair Organisation is a serving captain RN and the maximum salary payable to him is £42,358. He was appointed early this year and is expected to serve three years in the post. The head of the Queen Victoria school is entitled to a maximum salary of £38,902. He is aged 56 and his normal retiring age is 65. None of the chief executive appointments currently attracts performance-related pay.

Mr. McAllion

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how much was spent on events and publicity surrounding the launch of the Duke of York's royal military school, the Naval Aircraft Repair Organisation and the Queen Victoria school as agencies; and whether the cost was borne by the parent Department or the new agency in each case.

Mr. Archie Hamilton

This is a matter for the chief executives of the agencies. I have asked them to write to the hon. Member.