HC Deb 21 March 1994 vol 240 c102W
Mrs. Dunwoody

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will list the chief executives covered by his Department, their salaries, dates of appointment and when their contracts expire; and whether they will be eligible to apply for re-appointment to the posts when their contracts expire.

Mr. Norris

There are currently five agencies in the Department of Transport. They are:

  1. (1) Vehicle Inspectorate Executive Agency
  2. (2) Vehicle Certification Agency
  3. (3) Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
  4. (4) Transport Research Laboratory
  5. (5) Driving Standards Agency

Mr. R. J. Oliver, chief executive VI, first took up his post on 1 August 1988 and was re-appointed in April 1991. His current appointment expires on 31 March 1993. His salary is currently £52,286 per annum.

Mr. D. W. Harvey, chief executive VCA, took up his post on 2 April 1990. His initial appointment expired on 1 April 1993 but has been extended. His salary is currently £43,836 per annum.

Mr. S. R. Curtis, chief executive DVLA, took up his post on 12 March 1990. His appointment expires on I April 1995. His salary is currently £51,360 per annum.

Mr. H. J. Wootton, chief executive TRL, took up his post on 11 November 1991. His appointment expires on 16 November 1996. His salary is £66,503 per annum.

Dr. S. J. Ford, chief executive DSA, took up his post on 1 September 1993. His appointment expires 22 August 1996. His salary is £47,900 per annum.

They will all be eligible to apply for reappointment when their contracts expire.

On 1 April 1994, three further agencies are being created:

  • Highways Agency
  • Coastguards Agency
  • Marine Safety Agency

Mr. L. J. Haynes will be appointed as chief executive of the Highways Agency from 1 April 1994 to 13 February 1999. His salary is currently £100,000 per annum.

Mr. C. J. Harris will be appointed as chief executive Coastguard Agency from 1 April 1994 to 19 May 1997. His salary is currently £47,994 per annum.

Mr. R. M. Bradley will be appointed as chief executive of the Marine Safety Agency from 1 April 1994 until 31 December 1995. His salary is currently £45,675 per annum.