§ Mr. Ennalsasked the Secretary of State for the Environment, further to his answer on 20 July concerning the salary of the chairman of the Anglian Water Authority, what was the salary paid to the chairman in 1979–80 and in 1980–81; what was the salary before it was increased to £19,000 for a three and a half-day week; when the increase was made; and whether this increase falls within the limits imposed by the Government on payments in the public sector.
§ Mr. Giles ShawThe chairman has always held his appointment on the basis of a commitment of 3½ days a week. As from 1 April 1979 his salary for that commitment was at the rate of £14,500 a year. With effect from 1 April 1980 it was increased to the present rate of £19,162 a year. These increases were in accordance with Government policy on the implementation of recommendations contained in the Reports of the Top Salaries Review Body.