§ Mr. SwinneyTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many staff are involved in the Ministers and Top Management Programme; where these staff are based; and what are the total salary bill and the administration costs for this programme. [34783]
§ Mr. MorleyThere are currently 38 staff and four Ministers in the Department's secretariat which is located in Central London. The total salary bill for the secretariat, excluding Ministers, is £937,000. The total estimated administration costs (including Ministers salaries of £142,000 but excluding other salaries) are £714,000 per year.
Current gross annual salaries (basic salary plus any pay additions and specialist allowances) have been used for the salary bill.