HL Deb 28 November 2001 vol 629 cc57-8WA
The Earl of Liverpool

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether Baroness Morgan of Huyton will be paid from Labour Party funds in connection with her duties in the Prime Minister's office. [HL1371]

The Minister for the Cabinet Office and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster (Lord Macdonald of Tradeston)

The noble Baroness, Lady Morgan, is paid from government funds for the part of her work that relates to government business and from the Labour Party for the part of her work that is Labour Party business.

Lord Northbrook

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether Baroness Morgan of Huyton acquired pension rights as a result of her service as a Minister; and, if so, on what financial basis those rights were granted. [HL1534]

Lord Macdonald of Tradeston

As a Minister of Her Majesty's Government, the noble Baroness, Lady Morgan, was eligible to join the Parliamentary Contributory Pension Fund (PCPF) if she so wished. All members of the PCPF are required to pay contributions, currently at a rate of 6 per cent, on their pensionable salary.