HC Deb 20 March 2002 vol 382 c331W
Mr. Blunt

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what the cost to the Consolidated Fund of employing a Lord of Appeal in Ordinary was in 2001. [41844]

Mr. Wills

I have been asked to reply.

The full cost to the Consolidated Fund of employing a Lord of Appeal in Ordinary in 2001 was £219,757. The full consolidated fund costs are as outlined:

  • Salary—£158,004
  • Emic—£17,502.

In addition notional pension contributions are assessed at 28 per cent. of salary which equates to £44,251.