§ Dr. CableTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, pursuant to her answer of 27 June 2002,Official Report, column 988W, on Consignia, if she will list the total severance pay, broken down by (a) redundancy pay, (b) pension contribution and (c) other payments, for (i) Neville Bain and (ii) Mike Kinski; what notice period was served by each; and if she will make a statement. [67532]
§ Mr. TimmsNeville Bain's employment ceased at the end of a fixed-term contract. No redundancy or other payment was provided. Mr. Bain is in receipt of a pension in accordance with his contract. There was no explicit notice period other than the duration of the fixed-term contract.
Mike Kinski resigned his Directorship. There was no notice period applicable, no redundancy or other payment, and no pension entitlement.
§ Mr. WeirTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what representations she has made to Consignia in relation to their proposal to charge businesses for deliveries prior to 9 am. [70367]
§ Mr. TimmsNone. Consignia's proposals are an operational matter for the company, who will consult fully with the regulator, the Postal Services Commission, and the consumer body, Postwatch.