§ Mr. Gryllsasked the Secretary of State for Trade what was 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 British Airports Authority in 1972 and 1978, taking 1972 as the base year; and how many places on the board are currently unfilled.
§ Mr. Clinton DavisThe net salary after tax in 1972, and in real terms in 1978,50W using 1972 as a base, was the following for the chairman—equivalent full-time rate—and a board member—using the average of other full-time board members:
1972 1978 £ £ Chairman … 8,261 4,405 Board Member … 6,710 3,639 The chairman was working less than full-time for a proportionate salary in 1972. The deputy chairman was a part-time board member in both years. There are two vacancies on the board.