HC Deb 20 November 1992 vol 214 cc428-9W
Mr. Tony Banks

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what price was received by the London residuary body for the sale of the Greater London supplies organisation.

Mr. Robin Squire

This is a matter for the London residuary body.

Mr. Tony Banks

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment when he expects to announce the formal wind-up of the London residuary body.

Mr. Robin Squire

The timing of the wind-up of the London residuary body will depend on progress with the disposal of the County Hall site.

Mr. Tony Banks

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will give details of(a) the emoluments received and (b) the hours worked by each board member of the London residuary body in 1992–93.

Mr. Robin Squire

As at 1 April 1992 the salaries and the time inputs of the chairman and members of the London residuary body were as follows:

Member Time input1 Salary £
Sir Godfrey Taylor 5 73,070
Mr. Wallace Mackenzie 1 8,830
Mr. Michael Roberts 1 8,830
Mr. Jack Wolkind 1 8,830
Sir Peter Bowness2 1 8,830
Mr. Jack Esling2 1 8,830
Mr. Reg Hartles2 1 8,830
1 Days per week.
2 Appointment terminates 5 January 1993.

As from 1 December 1992, Sir Godfrey Taylor's time input will be reduced to one day/week. As from this date, his salary will be reduced accordingly to £14,615.

Mr. Tony Banks

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what costs were associated with the office of chairman of the London residuary body in 1991–92 other than that of his personal emolument.

Mr. Robin Squire

The provision of appropriate support for the chairman is a matter for the London residuary body.