HC Deb 04 May 1994 vol 242 cc535-6W
Mr. Morgan

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will list the public appointments of Miss Beata Brookes; what pay and time is allocated to each appointment; what is the term of office for that appointment; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Redwood

[holding answer 3 May 1994]: The information is as follows:

Welsh Consumer Council—Chair

  • Remuneration: £4,730 per annum
  • Time Commitment: 8 days per month

National Consumer Council—Member

  • Remuneration: £4,730 per annum
  • Time Commitment: 12–15 days per annum
Both appointments run from 1 June 1991 to 30 April 1997; these appointments are made by the President of the Board of Trade.

EC Economic and Social Committee—Member

  • Remuneration: Nil
  • Time Commitment: Approximately 100 days per annum
This appointment is made by the EC Council of Ministers; the appointment runs from 19 November 1993 to 31 August 1994.

Mr. Morgan

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what representations he has received in relation to Miss Beata Brookes' appointment as chairperson of the Welsh Consumer Council; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Redwood

[holding answer 3 May 1994]: I have received a number of letters concerning the reappointment of the chair of the Welsh Consumer Council, all of which supported Miss Brookes' reappointment.

I am consulted about this appointment, which is made by my right hon. Friend the President of the Board of Trade.