HC Deb 29 June 1981 vol 7 c271W
Mr. Eadie

asked the Secretary of State for Energy what is the salary of the Chief Scientist in his Department; and for what period he is appointed.

Mr. David Howell

The Chief Scientist in my Department is graded as a Deputy Secretary and is paid the salary appropriate to that grade. The current appointment is for three years from 1 October 1980.