HC Deb 15 July 1991 vol 195 cc45-8W
Mr. McAllion

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what is the maximum salary payable to the chief executive of the vehicle inspectorate, including performance related element; and what is the length of time of the chief executive's contract.

Mr. Chope

The chief executive of the Vehicle Inspectorate agency was initially appointed on a three-year contract from 1 August 1988 to 31 March 1991 which was renewed on 1 April 1991 for a further three years until 1 April 1994. The maximum salary that the chief executive could be paid in 1991–92, depending on performance, is £44,996 per annum, but a further general increase is expected on 1 August 1991. In addition he is eligible for special bonus payments amounting in total to a maximum of £10,000 over the current three-year period.

Mr. McAllion

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what is the maximum salary payable to the chief executive of the Driving Standards Agency including the performance related element; and what is the length of time of the chief executive's contract.

Mr. Chope

The chief executive of the Driving Standards Agency has been appointed from 2 April 1990 to 1 April 1993.

The maximum salary that the chief executive could be paid in 1991-92 depending on performance, is £41,681 per annum, but a further general increase is expected on 1 August 1991. In addition he is eligible for special bonus payments amounting in total to a maximum of £6,500 over the three-year period.

Mr. McAllion

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what is the maximum salary payable to the chief executive of the DVLA, including performance related element; and what is the length of time of the chief executive's contract.

Mr. Chope

The chief executive of the DVLA has been appointed from 2 April 1990 to 1 April 1995.

The maximum salary that the chief executive could be paid in 1991–92 is £48,000 per annum. In addition he is eligible for special bonus payments amounting in total to a maximum of £9,000 over the first two-year period. The special bonus payments which may be payable for the remaining three years of the appointment have yet to be determined.

Mr. McAllion

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport (1) how much was spent on events and publicity surrounding the launch of the vehicle inspectorate as an executive agency; and whether the cost was borne by his Department or the agency;

(2) if he will list the quality of service performance indicators adopted by the vehicle inspectorate since its establishment as an executive agency; and if he will identify separately those quality of service performance indicators already operative prior to agency status.

Mr. Chope

The chief executive of the Vehicle Inspectorate executive agency will be writing to the hon. Member.

Mr. McAllion

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport (1) if he will list those new facilities for staff including nurseries and healthcare schemes which have been introduced in the driver and vehicle licensing agency since its establishment as an executive agency;

(2) how much was spent on events and publicity surrounding the launch of the driver and vehicle licensing agency as an executive agency; and whether the cost was borne by his Department or the agency;

(3) how many staff were in post on the date that the driver and vehicle licensing agency was established as an executive agency; and how many staff are in post now;

(4) if he will list the new forms of alternative working patterns introduced into the driver and vehicle licensing agency since its establishment as an executive agency; and if he will publish a break-down by grade of the numbers of staff taking up each new working pattern;

(5) how many appointments from the private sector have been made to the driver and vehicle licensing agency at grade 7 or above since its establishment as an agency; and if he will list the post, grade and maximum salary payable including performance related element in each case;

(6) when the last annual report for the driver and vehicle licensing agency was published; and when the next one is due;

(7) if he will list the quality of service performance indicators adopted by the driver and vehicle licensing agency since its establishment as an executive agency; and if he will identify separately those quality of service performance indicators already operative prior to agency status;

(8) what was the first degree obtained by the chief executive of the driver and vehicle licensing agency; and from which university or polytechnic it was awarded;

(9) if he will give details of all bonus schemes in operation in the driver and vehicle licensing agency.

Mr. Chope

The chief executive of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing executive agency will be writing to the hon. Member.

Mr. McAllion

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what is the maximum salary payable to the chief executive of the Vehicle Certification Agency including the performance related element; and what is the length of time of the chief executive's contract.

Mr. Chope

The chief executive of the Vehicle Certification Agency has been appointed from 2 April 1990 to 1 April 1993.

The maximum salary that the chief executive could be paid in 1991-92, depending on performance, is £38,610 per annum, but a further general increase is expected on I August 1991. In addition he is eligible for special bonus payments amounting in total to a maximum of £6,500 over the three-year period.

Mr. McAllion

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport (1) when the last annual report for the Vehicle Certification Agency was published; and when the next one is due;

(2) how many appointments from the private sector have been made to the Vehicle Certification Agency at grade 7 or above since its establishment as an agency; and if he will list the post, grade and maximum salary payable including performance related element in each case;

(3) what was the first degree obtained by the chief executive of the Vehicle Certification Agency; and from which university or polytechnic it was awarded;

(4) how much was spent on events and publicity surrounding the launch of the Vehicle Certification Agency as an executive agency; and whether the cost was borne by his Department or the agency;

(5) if he will give details of all bonus schemes in operation in the Vehicle Certification Agency;

(6) if he will list the new forms of alternative working patterns introduced into the Vehicle Certification Agency since its establishment as an executive agency; and if he will publish a break-down by grade of the numbers of staff taking up each new working pattern;

(7) if he will list the quality of service performance indicators adopted by the Vehicle Certification Agency since its establishment as an executive agency; and if he will identify separately those quality of service performance indicators already operative prior to agency status;

(8) how many staff were in post on the date that the Vehicle Certification Agency was established as an executive agency; and how many staff are in post now;

(9) if he will list those new facilities for staff including nurseries and healthcare schemes which have been introduced in the Vehicle Certification Agency since its establishment as an executive agency.

Mr. Chope

The chief executive of the Vehicle Certification executive agency has written to the hon. Member.