§ Mr. Laurence RobertsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how much was paid to the former Chief Executive of North Bristol Trusts on his departure in December 2002; and if he will make a statement. [135404]
§ Mr. Hutton[holding answer 30 October 2003]: North Bristol National Health Service Trust made a payment to its former chief executive upon his resignation, the total value of which was £70,961 (gross); the net value of this to the employee following deductions for tax/ 693W national insurance etc was £54,576.60. The payment was considered and approved by the trust's remuneration committee in line with its terms of reference.