§ Mr. Sproatasked the Secretary of State for Trade how many cases occurred in non-departmental public 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 311W 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. EyreTo the best of our knowledge, during the past four years, there have been no such cases. Information is not readily available for the period in question and could only be obtained at disproportionate cost.