§ Mr. Neil TurnerTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland by what amount the salaries of members of the Northern Ireland Executive have been reduced since its suspension. [105070]
§ Mr. Paul MurphyAs Ministers do not hold office during suspension, the salaries of members of the Northern Ireland Executive were reduced by the following amount since suspension:
£ Salaries reduced by First Minister and Deputy First Minister 69,862 Other Ministers 36,241 This amount includes retrospective pay rises. In addition the Assembly member element of the Ministers' salaries was reduced by £9,504 with effect from 15 November 2002, abated as required by the Northern Ireland Act 1998 in respect of those Members who are MPs and MEPs.