HC Deb 22 October 1981 vol 10 c166W

Mr. Rooker asked the Prime Minister if she will list the ministerial functions and give the salary of the Paymaster General.

The Prime Minister:

The duties of the Paymaster General are to make certain payments on behalf of Government Departments. The Paymaster General also holds, ex officio, a number of trusteeships and other offices.

The present Paymaster General has declined a ministerial salary.