§ Mr. William Hamiltonasked the Secretary of State for Wales how many public appointments are within his gift; what is the total salaries cost; and what were the comparable figures in 1970.
§ Mr. John MorrisI am responsible for 64 paid appointments to public bodies at a total salary cost of £122,828. In 1970 the comparable figures were 27 and £21,250. These figures exclude appointments, such as those of members of the Rent Assessment Panel, which are remunerated on an attendance basis.