HC Deb 09 March 1995 vol 256 cc271-2W
Mr. McMaster

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will publish a table showing the (i) salary, honorarium or allowance payable to and (ii) number of days, or part days, on a weekly average devoted to the performance of public duties by(a) the chairman and members of Scottish Homes board, (b) the chairman and members of Argyll and Clyde health board, (c) the chairman and members of the Renfrewshire Healthcare NHS trust, (d) the chairman and members of the RAH trust, (e) the leader of Strathclyde regional council, (f) the chairpersons of committees of Strathclyde regional council, (g) other members of Strathclyde regional council, (h) the leader of Renfrew district council, (i) the conveners of committees of Renfrew district council and (j) other members of Renfrew district council; and if he will make a statement.

Lord James Douglas-Hamilton

Details of allowances paid to individual members of local authorities are not held centrally. Each authority decides on its own scheme within the requirements of the Local Authorities Etc. (Allowances) (Scotland) Regulations 1991, as amended. Details of payments made to individuals are available for inspection by local electors at the appropriate council offices on request.

The information requested for the chairman and members of the other bodies is provided in the table.

Salary honorarium or allowance £ Estimated time commitment
Scottish Homes
Chairman 38,330 3 days per week
Members 6,600 2 days per month
Argyll and Clyde Health Board
Chairman 17,700 per annum 2-3 days per week
Non-executive members 5,000 per annum 3 days per month
Renfrewshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Chairman 19,285 per annum 2-3 days per week
Non-executive directors 5,000 per annum 3 days per month

Salary honorarium or allowance £ Estimated time commitment
Royal Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust
Chairman 17,145 per annum 2-3 days per week
Non-executive directors 5,000 per annum 3 days per month