Written question asked by Lord Dykes (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Baroness Andrews (Labour) on Tuesday, 9 June 2009.

Public Bodies

Question: To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they encourage bodies in receipt of public funds to publish the salaries and expenses of their senior members of staff.

Answer: The Government welcome the report by the Equalities and Human Rights Commission report Simple Solutions for Living Together. The commission's findings reinforce the Government's view that, where there is evidence of need for Gypsy and Traveller sites, local authorities should press ahead with identifying appropriate locations where they could be sited. The provision of authorised sites will help to reduce unauthorised camping and thereby help to reduce community tensions and the costs of enforcement action.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 3890; 711 c146WA
Session: 2008-09
Related items: Public Bodies
Tuesday, 16 June 2009
Written questions
House of Lords
Notes: Answer corrected on 16 June 2009 at 711 c203WA
Subjects: Disclosure of information Pay Public bodies
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk