HC Deb 17 June 1992 vol 209 cc540-1W
Mr. McAllion

To ask the Secretary of State for Education what is the maximum salary payable, including perfomance-related element, and the length of time of the contract of the chief executive of the Teachers' Pensions Agency.

Mr. Forth

In 1992–93, the chief executive of the Teachers' Pensions Agency will be able to earn up to £43,470 including performance pay. The chief executive's contract is for five years.

Mr. McAllion

To ask the Secretary of State for Education how much was spent on events and publicity surrounding the launch of the Teachers' Pensions Agency as an agency; and whether the cost was borne by the parent Department or the new agency.

Mr. Forth

The cost of the launch and associated publicity was £20,000. A total of £17,000 was borne by the Department and the remaining £3,000 by the agency.

Mr. McAllion

To ask the Secretary of State for Education what was the first degree obtained by the chief executive of the Teachers' Pensions Agency; and from which university or polytechnic it was awarded.

Mr. Forth

The chief executive of the Teachers' Pensions Agency gained a first degree in botany from the university of Manchester.