HL Deb 23 July 2001 vol 626 c166WA
Lord Berkeley

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Why they awarded a new three-year contract to the chief executive of the Strategic Rail Authority in June, when his previous contract does not expire until 2002. [HL372]

Lord Falconer of Thoroton

Mr Grant was appointed as Franchising Director on 1 May 1999. The appointment was advertised for up to five years. At that time there was no legislative authority to establish the SRA. It was not clear when this would be received or, for certain, what form the SRA would take. Mr Grant's initial appointment was therefore until 30 April 2002. The possibility of extension, up to a total of five years, once the SRA was formally established was always open. Mr Grant's contract now expires on 30 April 2004.

Lord Berkeley

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether the new three-year contract to the chief executive of the Strategic Rail Authority included higher emoluments than the previous one; and if so, on what basis the emoluments were performance-related. [HL373]

Lord Falconer of Thoroton

No, the emoluments of the chief executive of the SRA did not change.