§ Mr. David Watkinsasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will give a breakdown of the United Kingdom's estimated contribution in the 1975–76 Supply Estimates to the budget of the Central Rhine Commission.
§ Dr. GilbertAbout 88 per cent. is for salaries of the secretariat, consisting of three international civil servants and fourteen locally recruited staff. The remaining 12 per cent. is for maintenance and office supplies.
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§ Mr. David Watkinsasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will list the years since 1945 when British representatives have attended meetings of the Central Rhine Commission.
§ Dr. GilbertThe United Kingdom has been represented at most, if not all, meetings of the commission since 1945.
§ Mr. David Watkinsasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many British commissioners are appointed to the Central Rhine Commission; what is their term of office; and what criteria he considers in making appointments.
§ Dr. GilbertTwo, who are appointed for an indefinite term. There are no fixed criteria for selection. The aim is to pick the best person for the job on each occasion.
§ Mr. David Watkinsasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will place a copy of the most recent annual report of the Central Rhine Commission in the Library.
§ Dr. GilbertCopies of the 1973 annual report will be placed in the Library as soon as possible, I will notify my hon. Friend of their arrival.