HL Deb 07 February 1995 vol 561 c8WA
Lord Willoughby de Broke

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What are the salaries, benefits and allowances (expressed in pounds sterling) currently received by members of the European Commission, and whether these are taxable.

Lord Henley

The salaries of members of the European Commission are based on the salary of an official on the last stop of Grade A1, currently 524,113 Belgian Francs a month (£10,586 a month at a conversion rate of 49.51 Bfr- £1), as follows:

  • President—138 per cent.
  • Vice President—125 per cent.
  • Other Members—112.5 per cent.

Benefits and allowances would depend on personal circumstances, details of which are not available to us. Actual payments are a matter for the Commission.

These payments are not subject to UK tax. They are however taxed by the European Union.

Lord Willoughby de Broke

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What are the pension benefits (expressed in pounds sterling) received by retired members of the European Commission, and whether these are taxable.

Lord Henley

Benefits and allowances would depend upon personal circumstances. details of which are not available to us. Actual payments are a matter for the Commission.

These payments are not subject to UK tax. They are however taxed by the European Union.