§ Rev. Ian Paisleyasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is the total amount per annum of pensions drawn out of public funds by former members of the Northern Ireland Government.
§ Mr. Merlyn ReesThe annual amount of pensions currently paid to former members of the Government of Northern Ireland—other than to former Prime Ministers—is £8,059.
§ Rev. Ian Paisleyasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what former Prime Ministers of Northern Ireland are now drawing pensions out of public funds; and for what amounts.
§ Mr. Merlyn ReesPensions are currently paid under Section 15 of the Ministerial Salaries and Members' Pension Act (Northern Ireland) 1965 to Lord O'Neill of the Maine and to Lord Moyola. The amount in each case is £2,000 per annum.