Written question asked by Kevin McNamara (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 January 1996. It was answered by Jeremy Hanley (Conservative) on Monday, 15 January 1996 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: What (a) salary, (b) fees, (c) emoluments and (d) benefits in kind the ambassador designate to Saudi Arabia received as a non-executive director of Vickers whilst on secondment from the Foreign Office.

Answer: Mr. McNamara: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what (a) salary, (b) fees, (c) emoluments and (d) benefits in kind the ambassador designate to Saudi Arabia received as a non-executive director of Vickers while on secondment from the Foreign Office. [8546] Mr. Hanley: The ambassador-designate to Saudi Arabia is an established member of Her Majesty's diplomatic service. He has therefore received no salary, fees, emoluments or benefits in kind as a non-executive director. Vickers has, however, met the travelling expenses to enable him to attend board meetings in the UK.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 8546; 269 c409W;269 c408W
Session: 1995-96
Subjects: Civil servants Diplomatic service Business interests Pay Secondment Saudi Arabia Vickers Defence Systems