§ Mr. CohenTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the total amount payable to the chairman of the Health and Safety Executive; and for how many hours a week is his appointment. [3613]
§ Sir Paul BeresfordThe annual salary of the chairman of the Health and Safety Commission is currently £58,456. The appointment is pensionable and reasonable travel and subsistence expenses are payable in connection with commission business. The appointment is for three days a week.