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Written question asked by Lord Trefgarne (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Bassam of Brighton (Labour) on Monday, 6 June 2005.


House of Lords: Ministerial Salaries

Question
What additional duties are required of a Lord or Baroness in Waiting in order to justify being paid as a Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State.
Answer

The difference in salary between a Parliamentary Secretary and a Lord or Baroness in Waiting is £5,205. Where a noble Lord or Baroness is appointed as a Parliamentary Secretary solely to do the duties of a Lord or Baroness in Waiting, he or she signs a waiver to disclaim the difference in salary.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
146; 672 c46WA
Session
2005-06
Subjects
House of Lords Ministerial duties Pay Whips Junior ministers
Contains statistics
Yes