HC Deb 05 November 1970 vol 805 c453W
Mr. Sillars

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will name each member of the Highlands and Islands Development Board, stating in each case whether they are part-time or full-time board members, and giving details of their salaries from the board, and their previous industrial experience.

Mr. Gordon Campbell

Following is the information:

£
Chairman (full-time)
Sir Andrew Gilchrist, K.C.M.G. 8,250
Deputy Chairman (full-time)
Sir James Mackay, K.B.E., C.B. 6,640
Members (full-time)
Mr. Prophet Smith 5,640
Mr. Alexander Forsyth 5,640
Members (part-time)
Mr. J. S. Grant. C.B.E 750*
Col. H. A. C. Mackenzie, O.B.E., M.C., T.D. 1,520
Mr. J. M. Raffan 1,520
Mr. Forsyth, Mr. Grant, Col. Mackenzie and Mr. Raffan have previous business experience.
* In addition Mr. Grant receives a salary as Chairman of the Crofters Commission.