Mr. Alan WilliamsTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) what has been the range of increase of salaries in percentage terms for directors of the royal household over the last 12 months; which receive performance pay in addition to a basic salary; who 291W recommended these salaries; and what control is exercised by his Department;
(2) which directors of the royal household had their salaries linked to that of a second permanent secretary in the civil service in 1992–93 and in 1993–94; and which are currently so linked;
(3) which directors of the royal household currently have 16.7 per cent. deducted from salary in lieu of rent.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeThe salaries of the principal private secretary to the Queen, and the Keeper of the Privy Purse have, for some years, been linked to those of a second permanent secretary in the civil service. They and other directors received the 5.4 per cent. increase awarded by the SSRB to comparable civil service grades in 1994 with the exception of one director who is on a short-term contract. Performance pay has not yet been introduced at this level, pending the outcome of a current pay review of senior grades. Performance pay for the individual on short-term contract is determined in discussions with the permanent secretary to the Treasury. Under the present arrangements, all contribute for their official accommodation with a deduction of 6 per cent. of their after-tax salary but most do not have an additional salary abatement.