§ Mr. CorbettTo ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster if he will list those public bodies headed by a chief executive on a freelance consultancy contract arrangement.
§ Mr. WaldegraveWith the exception of the BBC, I am not aware of any instances as described by the hon. Member. The terms and conditions of employment of a chief executive of a public body are matters for the body concerned under the general direction of the sponsor Department and subject to the consent of the Treasury.