§ Mr. Liddell-GraingerTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what fee is paid to the Chairman of the Parrett Catchment project. [138950]
§ Mr. MorleyI refer the hon. Member to the answers I gave on 13 February 2003,Official Report, column 884W and 3 July 2003, Official Report, column 117W, in which I explained that the Parrett Catchment Project is an independent stakeholder forum. The Parrett Catchment Project is not required to make any declaration to this Department regarding the appointment or remuneration of its officers. The Parrett Catchment Project is not funded by Defra, and we have no knowledge of any fees paid to the current chairman.