§ Sir Russell Johnstonasked the Prime Minister what information she has about the annual salary of Members of the European Parliament in each of the countries of the European Community, expressed in pounds sterling.
§ The Prime MinisterInformation of this kind is not readily available because the salaries of Members of the European Parliament are determined and paid by their national Governments. The latest information, based on July 1985 figures, is as follows:
£ Belgium 24,154 Denmark *14,089 France 29,400 Germany 25,368 Greece 11,400 Ireland 14,012 Italy 30,630 Luxembourg 16,500 Netherlands 21,000 Portugal Not known Spain Not known United Kingdom †16,904 * Plus variable tax-free living expenses supplement of approximately £2,200.
† Now £17,702, wef 1 January 1986.