HC Deb 25 October 1994 vol 248 c525W
Mr. Llew Smith

To ask the secretary of state for National Heritage on what grounds he cancelled the contract of the nominated chairman of the Millennium Commission; and how much had been paid to him in regard to severance of his contract.

Mr. Dorrell

The decision to terminate the contract of the nominated chief executive of the Milliennium Commission, Mr. Nicholas Hinton, was taken by the commission, which is independent of Government. The sum of £19,125 was paid to Mr. Hinton as compensation for loss of office in accordance with his contract of employment.