HC Deb 23 March 1995 vol 257 c346W
Dr. Marek

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what assessment he has made of the financial management of the North East Wales institute at Wrexham; and if he will make a statement. [15742]

Mr. Richards

I will write to the hon. Member and place a copy of my reply in the Library of the House.

Dr. Marek

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will place in the Library details of the remuneration and expenses allowable to members of the governing board of the North East Wales institute at Wrexham and the present salaries of the principle and deans. [15741]

Mr. Richards

Governors of higher education institutions do not receive remuneration. They are entitled to receive the repayment of expenses incurred in connection with their duties as governors. Beginning with the academic year ending on 31 July 1995 all higher education institutions will be required to publish emoluments of the principal and remuneration of higher paid staff in their annual accounts.

Dr. Marek

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will place in the Library a copy of the Touche Ross report commissioned by the Welsh Higher Education Funding Council into the finances of the North East Wales institute at Wrexham. [15739]

Mr. Richards

No. The report was commissioned by the High Education Funding Council for Wales. It deals with the financial and management systems at the institute which is an independent corporation. The report is being treated as confidential to the council and the institute.