HC Deb 18 June 1998 vol 314 c310W
Mr. John M. Taylor

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what has been the cost to public funds of compensating those departmental heads of information who have been replaced since 1 May 1997. [46097]

Dr. David Clark

Of the 10 changes at departmental Head of Information level since 1 May, five have been on early retirement terms. In line with the practice of successive Administrations, information on the cost of compensating the five individuals is not provided in order to protect the privacy of the individuals concerned.