HC Deb 13 November 1978 vol 958 cc51-3W
Mr. Holland

asked the Secretary of State for Industry what annual increases in the rates of pay of the chairman, deputy chairman and members of the board of the British Steel Corporation have been introduced since April 1976; and what were the personal expenses claimed by each during the 12 months for which figures are available.

Mr. Les Huckfield

The full-time chairman, deputy chairman and members and the deputy chairman who is paid a pro-rata salary each received in 1977 an increase of £208.80 a year, or the due proportion thereof, and in 1978 a 10 per cent. increase. Part-time members received a 10 per cent. increase in 1978. The chairman, deputy chairmen and members are entitled to reimbursement of travelling, subsistence and reasonable hospitality expenses incurred directly on the business of the corporation. Actual sums drawn are a matter for the corporation.

Mr. Holland

asked the Secretary of State for Industry what annual increases in the rates of pay of the chairman, managing director and both full-time and part-time directors of Cable and Wireless Limited have been introduced since April 1976; and what were the personal expenses claimed by each during the last 12 months for which figures are available.

Mr. Les Huckfield

The full-time deputy chairman, managing directors, and members and the part-time chairman who is paid on a pro rata basis received an increase of £208.80 per annum or the due proportion thereof, in 1977, and a 10 per cent. increase in 1978, Part-time members received a 10 per cent. increase in 1978.

Personal allowances are not paid to members of public boards. Travelling, subsistence and reasonable hospitality expenses incurred directly on the business of the board are reimbursed. Details of the claims are a matter for the board of the company.

Mr. Holland

asked the Secretary of State for Industry what annual increases in the rates of pay of the chairman and members of the National Research Development Corporation have been introduced since April 1976; and what were the expenses claimed by each during the last 12 months for which figures are available.

Mr. Les Huckfield

The full-time managing director received an increase of £208.80 in 1977, and a 10 per cent. increase in 1978. An increase of 10 per cent. was authorised in 1978 for the part-time chairman and members who are paid on flat rates. Members of the corporation are not paid expense allowances but are reimbursed from corporation funds for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred directly on corporation business; these are a matter for the corporation.

Mr. Holland

asked the Secretary of State for Industry what annual increases in the rates of pay of the chairman, deputy chairman and members of the National Enterprise Board have been introduced since April 1976; and what were the expenses claimed by each during the last 12 months for which figures are available.

Mr. Les Huckfield

The rate of pay of the chairman of the National Enterprise Board was increased by £208.80 per annum in 1977 and by 10 per cent. in 1978; that of the deputy chairman was increased by 5 per cent. in 1978, subsequent to his appointment; and that of part-time members was increased by 10 per cent. in 1978. Expenses claimed are a matter for the board.