HC Deb 27 January 1976 vol 904 cc124-5W
Mr. John Moore

asked the Prime Minister (1) how many Royal Commissions are currently at work; if he will list them; and how this compares with 1960, 1965 and 1975;

(2) how many of the Royal Commissions currently sitting are temporary; and how many are permanent;

(3) how many members there are on each Royal Commission at present sitting; how many members on each are paid; and what is the total remuneration and the average per paid member.

The Prime Minister

The following is the information:

Number of Members (excluding the Chairman)
Standing Royal Commissions (6)
Distribution of Income and Wealth 8
Environmental Pollution 16
Exhibition of 1851 21 (including 7 ex-officio)
Historical Manuscripts 18
Historical Monuments—
England 14
Wales 10
Scotland 7
Royal Fine Art Commission 17
Royal Fine Art Commission—
Scotland 9

Number of Members
Civil Liability and Compensation for Personal Injury 15
The Press 13
Standards of Conduct in Public Life 11
National Health Service To be appointed
Gambling To be appointed

This compares with seven Royal Commissions at work in January 1960; five in January 1965 and nine in January 1975.

Royal Commissions Number of Members receiving a fee Rate of fee per day £ Total expenditure to date £
The Press 8 21 3,638
Standards of Conduct in Public Life 6 21 1,764
Civil Liability and Compensation for Personal Injury 5 21 1,134