HL Deb 13 March 2003 vol 645 c205WA
Lord Oakeshott of Seagrove Bay

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What were the salaries of (a) the Lord Chancellor, (b) the Prime Minister and (c) the Chancellor of the Exchequer in 1990, 1980, 1970, 1960, 1950, 1925 and 1900. [HL1628]

Lord Williams of Mostyn

The salaries of the Lord Chancellor, the Prime Minister and the Chancellor of the Exchequer on 1 April in 1990, 1980, 1970, 1960, 1950, 1925 and 1900 were as follows:

Excludes Parliamentary Salary1
Year Lord Chancellor Prime Minister Chancellor of the Exchequer
1990 91,500 46,750 35,120
1980 22,228 33,000 19,650
1970 14,500 14,000 8,500
1960 12,000 10,000 5,000
1950 14,000 10,000 5,000
1925 14,000 5,000 5,000
1900 14,000 5,000 5,000
1 The salaries in the table above are those payable to the holders of the respective offices. Holders of paid ministerial posts in the other place also receive a parliamentary salary.