HC Deb 27 January 1998 vol 305 c123W
Mr. Baker

To ask the hon. Member for Middlesbrough, representing the Church Commissioners, what has been the level of remuneration to the Dean and Chapter of(a) St. Paul's, (b) Westminster Abbey and (c) St. George's Windsor for each year from 1993 to 1997 inclusive. [25612]

Mr. Stuart Bell

The total costs (excluding National Insurance) of the stipend paid to the Dean and Chapter at St. Paul's for the years 1993–94 to 1997–98 are shown in the table:

  • 1993–94: £129,350
  • 1994–95: £135,298
  • 1995–96: £136,778
  • 1996–97: £138,460
  • 1997–98: £143,570.

Westminster Abbey and St. George's Windsor are "Royal Peculiars" and outside the clergy payroll administered by the Commissioners.