HC Deb 20 July 1989 vol 157 cc314-5W
Mr. Hood

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will list members of the Scottish Consumer Council and indicate the method of appointing those members.

Mr. Forth

I have been asked to reply.

The chairman and members of the Scottish Consumer Council are as follows:

  • Mrs. Barbara Kelly (Chairman)
  • Mrs. Joan Aitken
  • Mrs. Patricia Bolton
  • Mrs. Patricia Cooper
  • Mr. Cowan Ervine
  • Mr. Kenneth Gilbert
  • Mr. Christopher Harley
  • Mrs. Deirdre Hutton
  • Father Matthew McManus
  • Mrs. Winifred Sherry JP
  • Mr. Gordon Smith
  • Mr. Mark Steiner
  • Dr. Douglas Williamson

Members of the SCC are appointed by the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry.

Mr. Hood

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will give details of the salaries and remunerations paid to members of the Scottish Consumer Council including the director.

Mr. Forth

I have been asked to reply.

The chairman of the Scottish Consumer Council receives a salary of £3,770 per annum as a member of the National Consumer Council. Other members of the SCC receive no salary but can currently claim a fee of £44 for attendance at council meetings. The salary of the director of the SCC is within the range 01113,318 to £17,149, which is equivalent to a senior executive officer post in the Civil Service.

Mr. Hood

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland when he last met representatives of the Scottish Consumer Council; and whether he discussed the problem of alcohol abuse among young people in Scotland.

Mr. Forth

I have been asked to reply.

I attended the SCC's council meeting on 19 May and discussed a number of topics of particular concern to Scottish consumers. The problem of alcohol abuse among young people in Scotland was not discussed.

Mr. Hood

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what qualifications are required to be a member of he Scottish Consumer Council.

Mr. Forth

I have been asked to reply.

Although no specific qualifications are required, prospective members would be expected to have an active interest in, and knowledge of, matters relevant to consumers in Scotland.

Mr. Hood

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland who is responsible for the appointment of the director of the Scottish Consumer Council.

Mr. Forth

I have been asked to reply.

The appointment is made by the Scottish Consumer Council, in consultation with the director of the National Consumer Council.

Mr. Hood

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what qualifications are required for the post of Director of the Scottish Consumer Council.

Mr. Forth

I have been asked to reply.

It is a matter for the two bodies concerned with the appointment to decide what qualifications are appropriate for the post.