§ Mrs. DunwoodyTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport (1) what are the present salary costs for the chief executive of the Driving Standards Agency; and if he will give details of special bonus schemes in place for the incumbent and the tenure of appointment for the post holder;
(2) if he will list the special bonus payments made to the previous chief executive of the Driving Standards Agency.
§ Mr. KeyThe chief executive of the Driving Standards Agency is employed at a salary of £47,900 per annum. In addition, he is eligible for annual performance-related bonuses of up to 15 per cent., which will depend on his meeting or exceeding specific targets. The chief executive was appointed following an open competition on 1 September 1993 for a fixed term until 22 August 1996, which may be extended.