Written question asked by Lord Chidgey (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 23 July 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 30 July 1998. It was answered by Lord Spellar (Labour) on Thursday, 30 July 1998 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will list the taskforces and advisory groups composed of independent members which have been set up by his Department since 1 May 1997 and in each case (a) their remit, (b) their membership, (c) how many members are (i) scientists, (ii) engineers and (iii) small business people or representatives of small businesses, (d) any remuneration members receive for their services and (e) their budget. - Will write.

Answer: Mr. Chidgey: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will list the taskforces and advisory groups composed of independent members which have been set up by his Department since 1 May 1997 and in each case (a) their remit, (b) their membership, (c) how many members are (i) scientists, (ii) engineers and (iii) small business people or representatives of small businesses, (d) any remuneration members receive for their services and (e) their budget. [53147] Mr. Spellar: I will write to the hon. Member and a copy of my letter will be placed in the Library of the House.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 53147; 317 c451W;317 c452W
Session: 1997-98
Subjects: Finance Government departments Pay Public appointments Ministry of Defence Task forces Engineers Scientists
Contains statistics: Yes