§ Mr. Nicholas WintertonTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment (1) who is the current Commissioner for the Rights of Trade Union Members; what are the background and qualifications of the commissioner; how many days per week the commissioner is expected to work; and what remuneration the commissioner receives;
(2) what has been the total expenditure to date on the Commission for the Rights of Trade Union Members; how many staff are employed by the Commission; how many specific applications for help have been received since its establishment; and in how many cases actions have been pursued by the Commission.
§ Mr. Oppenheim[holding answer 27 February 1995]I refer the hon. Member to the replies given to the hon. Member for Makerfield (Mr. McCartney) on 17 February 1995, Official Report, columns852–61.
§ Mr. Nicholas WintertonTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment what plans he has to review the work and funding of the Commission on the Rights of Trade Union Members; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Oppenheim[holding answer 27 February 1995]Like other executive non-departmental public bodies sponsored by the Department, the role and activities of the Commissioner for the Rights of Trade Union Members are monitored and reviewed in accordance with the arrangements set out in the Cabinet Office/HM Treasury publication "Non-Departmental Public Bodies: A Guide for Departments". The commissioner's grant in aid is reviewed annually as part of the normal public expenditure procedures.