HL Deb 05 June 1996 vol 572 c131WA
Lord Stoddart of Swindon

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What criteria are used in appointing members of the public sector pay review bodies.

The Minister of State, Department of Social Security (Lord Mackay of Ardbrecknish)

Members need to have the independence, experience and authority to contribute to the work of the pay review bodies and a willingness to devote the necessary time to it.