§ Mr. George HowarthTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if he will list the names, occupations and current employers of those who currently hold positions in each public body to which he makes appointments; if he will make a statement on the considerations taken into account when making such appointments; and if he will list details of the posts and salaries or allowances payable which have changed since the publication of "Public Bodies 1992".
§ Mr. Burt:My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State is responsible for a large number of public'appointments. The information requested for each of these could be obtained only at disproportionate cost. However, some information is available from the Cabinet Office publications, "Public Bodies" and "Public Appointments: A Handbook for Womens Organisations", copies of which are in the Library.
When making appointments account is taken of the relevant background and experience of the individuals concerned.
Changes in posts, salaries and allowances since the publication of "Public Bodies 1992" are detailed in the following table:
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Chair Deputy Members Sex Appointment Remuneration Sex Appointment Remuneration Sex Appointment Remuneration Disability Appeal Tribunals 479 male, £119.50 2,269 male, 122 female per session 1,252 female Social Security Appeals Tribunals 88 male, £119.50 464 male, £108.70 8 female per session 9 female per session Vaccine Damage Tribunals 325 male, £119.50 908 male, Medical 2£88.40 79 female per session 677 female Non-medical 2£55.00 Child Support Appeal Tribunal 79 male, £119.50 408 male, 71 female per session 398 female Central Adjudication Services 1 male £48,471 1 Formerly Attendance Allowance Board. 2 Per session.