Written question asked by Lord Forsyth of Drumlean (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Baroness Ashton of Upholland (Labour) on Monday, 1 October 2007.

Government: Salaries

Question: Whether the Written Answer by Lord Davies of Oldham on 12 July (WA 242) on members of the Government who serve in the House of Lords and their salaries complies with the guidance set out in the Ministerial Code; and

Answer: Within the limits set out in the Ministerial and other Salaries Act 1975, the appointment of Ministers is at the discretion of the Prime Minister. As my noble friend stated in his previous answer to the noble Lord [col. 242], the salaries payable to Ministers are publicly available at www.civilservice. gov.uk/other/parliamentary/pay/ministerial/index.asp and are available in the House Library for the reference of noble Lords. The list of Government also referred to in the previous answer to the noble Lord, and which is also available in the House Library, notes the level of each appointment and which members of the Government are unpaid.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 4916; 694 c206WA
Session: 2006-07
Related items: Government: House of Lords Members
Thursday, 12 July 2007
Written questions
House of Lords
Notes: Answer received between Monday 3 September and Friday 7 September.
Subjects: House of Lords Pay Ministers Peers
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk