§ Lord Lairdasked Her Majesty's Government:
What were the set-up costs of the central secretariat for the North/South Ministerial Council in Armagh, including premises and furnishings.[HL2062]
§ Lord Williams of MostynThe North/South Ministerial Council (NSMC) Joint Secretariat (North) set-up costs were £144,852. The costs represent expenditure in relation to the period December 1999 to 31 December 2000.
§ Lord Lairdasked Her Majesty's Government:
How much was spent by the central secretariat for the North/South Ministerial Council on travel and entertainment in the years 2001 and 2002. [HL2063]
§ Lord Williams of MostynDetails of expenditure by the North/South Ministerial Council Joint Secretariat (North) on travel and entertainment are provided in the table below.
2001 £ 2002 £ Travel and entertainment 24,413 23,015
§ Lord Lairdasked Her Majesty's Government:
What are the salary bands of the grades of those employed in the North/South Ministerial Council 73WA central secretariat; and what was the total amount of expenses during the year 2002. [HL2064]
§ Lord Williams of MostynDetails of grades of staff and salary bands, effective from 1 April 2002, relevant to staff currently employed in the North/South Ministerial Council Joint Secretariat (North) are as set out in the table below.
In 2002 the Joint Secretariat (North) incurred expenses totalling £30,026.62.
Grade Salary Bands effective 1 April 2002 £ Administrative assistant 10,251–12,844 Typist 10,251–12,844 Administrative officer 10,723–15,383 Personal secretary 11,345–15,383 Executive officer 2 13,181–19,012 Executive officer 1 15,512–22,832 Staff officer 18,440–26,326 Deputy principal 22,832–34,992 Grade 3 70,725–148,625