§ Mr. McAllionTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what was the first degree obtained by the chief executive of the planning inspectorate; and from which university or polytechnic it was awarded.
§ Mr. BaldryThe first degree of the chief executive is Master of Arts—having read geography—of Cambridge university.
§ Mr. McAllionTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the maximum salary payable, including performance-related element, and the length of time of the contract of the chief executive of the planning inspectorate.
§ Mr. BaldryThe maximum salary payable to the chief executive is £55,700 per annum. His term of appointment ends with his retirement in September 1994.
§ Mr. McAllionTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment how much was spent on events and publicity surrounding the launch of the planning inspectorate as an agency; and whether the cost was borne by the parent department or the new agency.
§ Mr. BaldryThe total amount spent was £12,300, all borne by the agency.