§ Mr. RedmondTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the salary of the national savings adjudicator; how many disputes he has settled during the last year; and if he will give a breakdown of the settlement.
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§ Mr. NelsonThe national savings adjudicator is paid for the amount of work he is required to carry out, at a rate of £32 per hour plus associated travel expenses. In 1993–94, this totalled£5,450.
In the year to 31 March 1994 the adjudicator dealt with 10 disputes. A breakdown of the types of dispute is outlined:
Summary of hearings held in 1993–94 National Savings Bank Deposits National Savings Certificates National Savings Stocks, Bonds and Premium Bonds Higher interest rate claim — 2 — Third party title claim 4 — — Denied receipt of monies allegedly paid 2 — — Negligence — — — Miscellaneous — 2 — Total 6 4 0 Award made in favour of claimant 2 2 — Claim dismissed 4 2 — Total 6 4 0 Number pending as at 31 March 1994 6 0 2