HC Deb 19 May 1977 vol 932 cc246-7W
Mr. Canavan

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he will list all the public appointments for which he is responsible, the names of the present holders of these appointments and their salaries and allowances.

Mr. Deakins

My right hon. Friend makes paid appointments to the bodies listed in the table below.

Some of the other details required—which apply also to some 8,700 unpaid appointments for which my right hon. Friend is responsible—are not recorded centrally and could be obtained only at a disproportionate cost to public funds.

Body Post Number in Post Remuneration
Pneumoconiosis, Byssinosis and Miscellaneous Diseases Benefit Board. Chairman 1 £50 fee per day
Deputy Chairman 1 £40 fee per day
Members 6 £20 fee per day
Pneumoconiosis Medical Panels Members 32 Civil Service rates of pay
22 £11.37–£17.39fee per session
Regional Health Authorities Chairmen 14 Honorarium £2,000 p.a.
Supplementary Benefits Commission Chairman 1 £9,600 p.a.
Deputy Chairman 1 £2,000 p.a.
Members 6 £1,000 p.a.
Workmen's Compensation (Supplementation) Board. Chairman 1 £50 fee per day
Deputy Chairman 1 £40 fee per day
Members 6 £20 fee per day