Director General of the Prison Service

HC Deb 30 October 1995 vol 265 c77W

Ms Janet Anderson

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what criteria have been used in the past to assess the size of the Director General of the Prison Service's performance-related bonus. [39602]

Miss Widdecombe

The former Director General was eligible for payment of a performance bonus of up to 35 per cent. of his basic salary. The amount payable was assessed on the basis of both qualitative and quantative measures reflecting performance against the Prison Service's key targets as set out in the agency's corporate and business plans.

Ms Anderson

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what are the terms of the financial settlement for the ex-Director General of the Prison Service. [39604]

Miss Widdecombe

The former Director General has issued a writ claiming compensation. The matter is being dealt with by the Treasury Solicitor on behalf of the Home Office.