HC Deb 31 July 1997 vol 299 c630W
Mr. Kenneth Clarke

To ask the President of the Board of Trade how many political and personal appointments she has made; and at what cost to public funds. [1117]

Mrs. Beckett

I have appointed two paid advisers—Sheila Watson and Dan Corry. They are both paid within a range of £24,349 to £73,848. Their salaries are negotiated individually and are confidential within this range. Details of this and of previous salaries are not provided, in order to protect the privacy of the individuals concerned.

I have also appointed Lord Hollick as an unpaid adviser.