§ Mr. Sproatasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many cases have occurred in non-departmental bodies for which he is responsible, over the last 10 years, where compensation has been paid to any person who is a part-time member of the body who ceases to be a member otherwise than on the expiry of a term of office where he considered that there were special circumstances making it right that compensation should be paid; how much money was paid on each occasion; and what were the considerations in each case which caused him to make the decision to pay compensation.
§ Mr. Patrick JenkinInformation in this form is not readily available and could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.