§ Mr. Peter AinsworthTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport if he will make a statement on the remuneration of the Beefeaters at the Tower of London. [72221]
§ Mr. Chris Smith[holding answer 22 February 1999]Including rostered overtime and allowances, the total salaries of Yeoman Warders at the Tower of London are typically in the region of £18,000 to £19,000 per annum. They occupy accommodation at the Tower for which they pay 8.5 per cent. of their basic pensionable salary. The Yeoman Warders also have a long established practice of receiving gratuities freely offered by visitors. These gratuities are shared by the Yeoman body, declared to the Inland Revenue and a small percentage is given to charities. This practice is under review.