HC Deb 17 July 1986 vol 101 c632W
Mr. Sheerman

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what salary or other emoluments are to be paid to Mr. Richard Branson of the Virgin group of companies for his participation in the Government's new scheme UK 2000.

Mr. Sheerman

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment on what date his Department first approached Mr. Richard Branson of the Virgin group of companies to participate in the Government's new scheme UK 2000.

Mrs. Rumbold

29 April 1986.

Mr. Sheerman

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment at what date Richard Branson of the Virgin group of companies agreed to participate in the Government's clean-up scheme as originally announced.

Mrs. Rumbold

Mr. Branson agreed on 15 May 1986 to chair UK 2000.

Mr. Sheerman

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment for what period of time Mr. Richard Branson of the Virgin group of companies has agreed to chair the Government's new programme UK 2000.

Mrs. Rumbold

For one year.