HC Deb 07 July 1978 vol 953 cc314-5W
Mr. Grylls

asked the Secretary of State for Energy 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 Atomic Energy Authority in 1972 and 1978, taking 1972 as the base year; and how many places on the board are currently unfilled.

Mr. Benn,

pursuant to his reply [Official Report, 3rd July 1978; Vol. 953, c. 12], gave the following information:

Taking 1972 as the base year, the net salaries of the chairman, deputy chairman and full-time members of the Atomic Energy Authority are estimated to be:

The full-time members receive no salary in addition to that fixed by the boards for full-time executive appointment. There are at present a few vacancies for part-time members.

Mr. Grylls

asked the Secretary of State for Energy 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 Central Electricity Generating Board in 1972 and 1978, taking 1972 as the base year; and how many places on the board are currently unfilled.

Mr. Benn,

pursuant to his reply [Official Report, 3rd July 1978; Vol. 953 c. 12], gave the following information:

Taking 1972 as the base year, the net salaries of the chairman, deputy chairman and full-time members of the Central Electricity Generating Board are estimated to be:

1972 Net of tax 1978 Real terms
£ £
Chairman 9,509.64 4,806
Deputy chairman 8,709.01 4,464
Full-time member 7,797.96 4,059

There is at present a vacancy for a part-time member.