§ Mr. Tom ClarkeTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if he will list the members of the National Disability Council and the terms of their appointments. [9147]
§ Mr. BurtThe members of the National Disability Council and the dates to which their appointments run are as follows:
- David Grayson: 31 December 1999
- Harry McConnell: 31 January 1998
- Alan Smith: 1 June 1997
- Doug Alker: 22 January 1998
- Ann Foster: 22 January 1998
- Colin Low: 22 January 1998
- David Mills: 22 January 1998
- David Roberts: 22 January 1998
- Christopher Brocksom: 22 January 1999
- Tanni Grey: 22 January 1999
- Jim McAllister: 22 January 1999
- Martin Reavley: 22 January 1999
- Kevin Shinkwin: 22 January 1999
- Alan Dickson: 22 January 2000
- David Jenkins: 22 January 2000
- Bert Massie: 22 January 2000
- Philippa Russell: 22 January 2000
- Jenny White: 22 January 2000
§ Mr. ClarkeTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security (1) what proportion of the total budget of the National Disability Council is accounted for by administrative costs and the remuneration of members; [9149]
(2) what is the total annual budget for the National Disability Council. [9150]
§ Mr. BurtThe sum of £350,000 has been allocated to meet the expenditure associated with the National Disability Council during 1996–97. It is estimated that 48 per cent. of this amount will be spent on members' remuneration, travel and subsistence, meetings and the provision of the council's secretariat. The remaining 51 per cent. includes amounts for research and other non-administrative expenditure such as advisory and consultancy fees.