§ Mr. Gwilym Robertsasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer 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. Healey, pursuant to his reply [Official Report, 24th May 1977], gave the following information:
In my capacity as Chancellor of the Exchequer I am responsible for the following paid part-time appoint which are not subject to regulation by the Civil Service Commission. No full-time appointments are made.
with the impact of new legal requirements concerning the lump system and the need for 714 certificates.
§ Mr. Robert Sheldon, pursuant to his reply [Official Report, 23rd May 1977; Vol. 932, c. 347], gave the following information:
Yes; I am pleased with the generally smooth way in which the new certificates have come into force.
§ Mr. Rifkindasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many persons were believed to be operating as self-employed under the lump system before the introduction of 714 certificates.
§ Mr. Robert Sheldon, pursuant to his reply [Official Report, 23rd May 1977; Vol. 932, c. 347], gave the following information:
519WFigures of total self-employed persons in the construction industry are published by the Department of Employment, but I understand that there is no basis on which an accurate estimate could be made of the number on the lump.