HL Deb 13 October 2003 vol 653 cc93-4WA
Lord Laird

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord President on 10 September (WA 123), whether the provision of a car for the chief executive is a matter only for the implementation body. [HL4468]

Baroness Amos

If the car provided for the chief executive forms part of the remuneration package or other conditions of service, the approval of NSMC and the Finance Ministers North and South is required.

Lord Laird

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord President on 10 September (WA 123), on what date the appropriate departments and the North/South Ministerial Council approved the provision of a car for the chief executive of the Special European Union Programmes Body. [HL4469]

Baroness Amos

On 5 December 2000 the NSMC agreed in principle to the appointment of the chief executive subject to agreement between him and the two finance departments on salary and other conditions of service. The two finance departments confirmed agreement on 13 December 2000 and the North/South Ministerial Council confirmed the appointment on 19 December 2000. The agreed conditions of service included provision for a lease car.