§ Mr. McAllionTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how much was spent on events and publicity surrounding the launch of the Scottish Agricultural Science Agency as an agency; and whether the cost was borne by the parent department or the new agency.
§ Sir Hector Monro[holding answer 22 June 1992]: The official launch ceremony for the Scottish Agricultural Science Agency was cancelled because it coincided with the general election.
The occasion was marked by an informal reception for staff including a tree-planting ceremony at a cost of £1,133.
This cost was borne by the agency from within existing budget resources.
§ Mr. McAllionTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the maximum salary payable, including performance related element, and the length of time of the contract, of the chief executive of the Scottish Agricultural Science Agency.
§ Sir Hector Monro[holding answer 22 June 1992]6: The maximum salary payable is £46,122 and the length of the contract is five years.