§ Mr. HainTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what was the salary of the water regulator for each year since the post was established; and what is the percentage change in his earnings since the post's establishment in(a) cash terms and (b) real terms. [31539]
§ Mr. Atkins][holding answer 30 June 1995]: Mr. Ian Byatt was appointed as Director General of Water Services from 1 August 1989 at an initial salary of £59,800 per annum; salary increases since his appointment are listed in the following table:
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Director General of Water Services Year Salary £ Percentage change Cash terms Real terms April 1990 63,390 6.00 -1.9 January 1991 64,300 1.44 -2.5 April 1991 69,120 7.50 +5.2 December 1991 70.400 1.85 -0.1 April 1992 73,216 4.00 +1.7 April 1993 75,328 2.90 +1.6 April 1994 79,396 5.40 +2.8 April 1995 81,381 2.50 -0.8