§ Mr. Gwilym Robertsasked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection how many full-time 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 posts.
§ Mr. HattersleyI am responsible for making three full-time appointments, all salaried, and 1,201 part-time appointments, of which 109 are salaried. The annual salaries total £292,890. Comprehensive information on expenses is not readily available. The number of appointments is kept under review.