§ Mr. Gwilym Robertsasked the Secretary of State for Trade how many full-and part-time appointments, respectively, are made by him which are not subject to regulation by the Civil Service Commission; what is the total sum paid annually as salary and expenses for such appointments; and if he will take steps to reduce the number of such posts.
§ Mr. Clinton DavisIn the various public bodies for which my right hon. Friend is responsible, he has made 17 full-time and 274 part-time appointments of which 17 and 37 respectively are salaried. Annual salaries total £341,278 but comprehensive information on expenses is not readily available. The number of appointments is kept under review to ensure that it is not excessive.