Written question asked by Baroness Walmsley (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Adonis (Labour) on Wednesday, 21 February 2007.

Schools: Commissioner

Question: asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether the Schools Commissioner, Sir Bruce Liddington (a) is contracted to the Department for Education and Skills on a contract of employment or as an external consultant, and for how many hours a week is he contracted; and (b) has criteria in his contract against which his performance is judged; and, if so, which criteria are used to assess his remuneration.

Answer: This contract requires him to work 41 hours a week and additional hours as are reasonable and necessary. Sir Bruce's contract specifies that his performance is subject to regular appraisal and review and any performance-based salary increase is determined annually. The contract itself does not specify detailed objectives, as with all members of the Senior Civil Service. Annual objectives are agreed with all staff and regularly reviewed and performance against these determines any performance-based salary increase.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 2015; 689 c266WA
Session: 2006-07
Related items: Schools: Commissioner
Tuesday, 20 March 2007
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects: Conditions of employment Working hours Performance related pay Performance appraisal Schools Commissioner Liddington, Bruce
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk