§ Mr. Gryllsasked the Secretary of State for Energy what is his estimate of the net salary, assuming the post to be held by a married man with no dependent children. in real terms, of: (a) the Chairman, (b) the Deputy-Chairman and (c) other board members of the area electricity boards in 1972 and 1977, taking 1972 as the base year; and how many places on the boards are currently unfilled.
§ Dr. J. Dickson Mabon,pursuant to his reply [Official Report, 8th July 1977; Vol. 134, c. 694–5], gave the following information
Taking 1972 as the base year, the net salaries in real terms of the Chairmen and Deputy-Chairmen of the area electricity boards are estimated to be:
1972 1977 Net of tax Real terms* Chairmen … £7,797.96 £4,035.44 Deputy Chairmen … £6,118.06 £3,520.32 The full-time members receive no salary in addition to that fixed by the boards for full-time executive appointment.
*1977 figures are on the basis of the tax rates and allowances announced in the Budget.
There is at present one deputy-chairmanship post unfilled, and there are a few Vacancies for part-time members.