Ofgem (Hansard, 17 July 2002)

Mr. Gareth Thomas
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what recent discussions she has
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had with the Ofgem board about the development of renewable energy in the UK; and if she will make a statement. [70235]

§ Mr. Wilson
My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry and I have regular discussions with the chairman of the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority, who is also the chief executive of Ofgem, on matters including the development of renewable energy.
The responsibilities of Ofgem are defined by legislation. The aim of discussions between this Department and Ofgem is to explore how Ofgem, in carrying out its statutory responsibilities, can best assist in the furtherance of Government energy policy objectives, including the development of renewable energy.

Mr. Gareth Thomas
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if she will list the levels of remuneration for members of the Ofgem board. [70234]

§ Mr. Wilson
The non-executive members of the board are paid £12,000 per annum.
The executive members of the board are paid annual salaries as follows:

Range (£) No. of members

95,000 to 100,000 1

110,000 to 115,000 1

120,000 to 125,000 1

140,000 to 145,000 1

160,000 to 165,000 1

Source:
Ofgem Annual Report

Range (£)	No. of members
95,000 to 100,000	1
110,000 to 115,000	1
120,000 to 125,000	1
140,000 to 145,000	1
160,000 to 165,000	1