HC Deb 05 November 1976 vol 918 cc717-8W
Rev. Ian Paisley

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will name the members of the Northern Ireland Lands Tribunal; and if he will publish the amount of their individual salaries and allowances.

Mr. Mason

The information is as follows:

Name Salary
Sir Frank Harrison (President £13,500
Mr. F. M. McKibbin (member) £13,150

No allowances are payable, but travelling and subsistence expenses incurred on official business are paid at normal Civil Service rates.

Rev. Ian Paisley

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many cases have been brought before the Northern Ireland Lands Tribunal in 1973, 1974, 1975 and to 1st October 1976, respectively; and of these cases how many appeals were rejected.

Mr. Mason

Following is the information:

Number of Cases
1973 86
1974 87
1975 126
To 1st October 1976 88
Total 387

Number Rejected
1973 5
1974 7
1975 9
To 1st October 1976 3
Total 24

Some of these cases were for determination of compensation and could not be described as appeals. Of the appeals cases a significant proportion was withdrawn or agreed prior to hearing.

Rev. Ian Paisley

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is the total number of staff employed by the Northern Ireland Lands Tribunal.

Mr. Mason

Five.

Rev. Ian Paisley

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what was the cost of operating the Northern Ireland Lands Tribunal during 1975.

Mr. Mason

In the financial year 1975–76, £52,601.