HC Deb 06 July 1994 vol 246 cc256-7W
Mr. Dobson

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will list all board members of Railtrack, together with their previous occupations and current lengths of contract and remuneration, including all bonuses, fringe benefits, allowances and additional payments over and above basic salary.

Mr. Freeman

[holding answer 5 July 1994]: Information available on these appointments, which date from 1 April 1994—other than Mr. Broadhurst's which dates from 1 July 1994—is as follows:

Name Previous or current occupation Expiry of appointment Salary £
Non-executive members
Mrs. B. Anderson Former Chief Executive, Book Trust 31 March 1997 210,000
Sir Christopher D. Foster Partner, Coopers and Lybrand 31 March 1997 210,000
C. W. Jonas, CBE Senior Partner, Drivers Jonas 31 March 1997 210,000
A. J. Norman Chief Executive, ASDA Group 31 March 1997 210,000
Miss J. A. Page, CBE Chief Executive, English Heritage 31 March 1997 210,000
Dr. D. H. Roberts, CBE Provost of University College London 31 March 1997 210,000
1Three days per week.
2Plus £500 for each Board committee meeting attended.

A bonus scheme for executive members is in preparation. The award of any fringe benefits or allowances is a matter for Railtrack.