§ Mr. BakerTo ask the Prime Minister what the role is of the Secretary of Appointments; what(a) salary and (b) selection procedure applies to this position; and what his responsibilities are. [132348]
§ The Prime Minister[holding answer 24 July 2000]: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to the right hon. Member for South-West Surrey (Mrs. Bottomley) on 1 November 1999, Official Report, column SW., In line with established practice the salaries of individual civil servants are not disclosed as this would breach the privacy of the individuals concerned.
§ Mr. BakerTo ask the Prime Minister, pursuant to his answer of 10 July 2000,Official Report, column 425W, regarding appointments, (1) if he will list the positions for which his official advice is routinely sought during selection processes; [132327]
(2) if he will list the level of remuneration attached to the appointments he makes as Prime Minister. [132328]
§ The Prime Minister[holding answers 24 July 2000]: I will write to the hon. Member.