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Written Answers to Questions
Thursday 19 October 1995
HOUSE OF COMMONS
Employees' Salaries
Mr. Rooker: To ask the right hon. Member for Berwick-upon-Tweed, representing the House of Commons Commission, how many employees of each department of the House have an annual salary greater then (a) hon. Members and (b) the lowest paid Minister of the Crown.
Mr. Beith: The numbers of staff, by department, with annual salaries greater than (a) hon. Members and (b) the lowest paid Minister of the Crown (Government Whip/Assistant Whip) are as follows:
Department |(a) |(b) ------------------------------------------------------------ Speaker's Office |1 |1 Clerk's |47 |36 Serjeant's |7 |5 Library |15 |8 Finance and Administration |8 |3 Official Report |15 |4 Refreshment |3 |1
Charity Payroll Giving
Mr. Rooker: To ask the Lord President of the Council how many right hon. and hon. Members are signed up to the charity payroll giving arrangement operated by the Fees Office. [37398]
Mr. Newton: As at 30 September, 45 right hon. and hon. Members are signed up to the charity payroll giving arrangement operated by the Fees Office.
Members' Staff (Contracts)
Mr. Rooker: To ask the Lord President of the Council how many right hon. and hon. Members have failed to lodge contracts of employment at the Fees Office for employees paid by the Fees Office from the office costs allowance; and how many employees are affected. [37399]
Mr. Newton: There are 24 right hon. and hon. Members who have failed to lodge contracts of employment with the Fees Office for employees paid from the office costs allowance and 59 current employees are affected.
NATIONAL HERITAGE
National Lottery
Mr. Hoon: To ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage how many grants of national lottery funding
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have been made to date to applicants from Ashfield; and how much money was awarded in each case. [37919]Mr. Sproat: There has been one award to date to an applicant from Ashfield. The Millennium Commission has awarded £587,500 to Brierley Forest Park, a project which covers Ashfield and Mansfield. This award is for the reclamation of 125 hectares of derelict land to create woodland, landscape and wetland areas for recreation and education.
Millennium Commission
Mr. Spearing: To ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage (1) what steps she, or any body accountable to her, is taking to ensure effective co-ordination of transport services within London serving permanent, or temporary, sites of millennium
significance; [37258]
(2) what criteria in respect of the purpose, content and similarities or otherwise to its predecessors of 1851 and 1951 the Millennium Commission has been set by Her Majesty's Government or has been set for the applicants seeking to operate the site of the proposed millennium exhibition. [37331]
Mrs. Virginia Bottomley [holding answer 16 October 1995]: This is a matter for the Millennium Commission. I shall reply to the hon. Member in my capacity as chairman of the commission and place copies of my reply in the Libraries of the House.
PRIME MINISTER
Government Policy
Mr. Llew Smith: To ask the Prime Minister what meetings he has had with the First Secretary of State since July to discuss the co-ordination of Government policy. [36748]
The Prime Minister: I have had regular meetings with ministerial colleagues since July.
Engagements
Mr. Harry Greenway: To ask the Prime Minister if he will list his official engagements for Thursday 19 October. [36843]
Sir Peter Tapsell: To ask the Prime Minister if he will list his official engagements for Thursday 19 October. [36844]
The Prime Minister: This morning I presided at a meeting of the Cabinet and had meetings with ministerial colleagues and others. In addition to my duties in the House, I shall be having further meetings later today.
Ex-service Affairs Unit
Mr. Alfred Morris: To ask the Prime Minister what further representations he has had from the Royal British Legion in relation to its campaign for an ex-service affairs unit in Whitehall; what replies he has sent; and if he will make a statement. [37228]
The Prime Minister: As far as I am aware, none.
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General Pinochet
Mr. Corbyn: To ask the Prime Minister which members of Her Majesty's Government met General Pinochet during his recent visit to London; and what effort was made to condemn the regime he presided over in Chile from 1973 to 1990. [37979]
The Prime Minister: No members of Her Majesty's Government met General Pinochet during his recent visit. Our views on the military regime of 1973 to 1990 are well known.
Conservative Party Leadership
Mr. Bayley: To ask the Prime Minister how many civil servants, including special advisers, were involved in the recent campaign in official time or in their own time for the election of the leader of the Conservative party and for which candidate; and what are the normal working hours of these civil servants. [38000]
The Prime Minister: Special advisers taking part in political activities, such as the election for the leader of the Conservative party, are required to do so during leave or in their own time in addition to fulfilling their normal duties. In these circumstances, it is not appropriate to give details of those involved. Special advisers normally work a five-day week of 41 hours including meal breaks, which is standard for civil servants in the London area.
FOREIGN AND COMMONWEALTH AFFAIRS
Guatemala
Mr. Corbyn: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent actions have been taken by British representatives at the UN concerning the abuse of human rights in Guatemala. [37974]
Sir Nicholas Bonsor: The UK, together with our EU partners, co- sponsored a resolution at the UN General Assembly on 14 September to extend the UN human rights verification mission, MINUGUA, for a further six months. The vital role being played by MINUGUA was underlined by the mission's swift production of a preliminary report into the disturbing incident on 5 October in which an army patrol opened fire on a group of returned refugees. The independent expert of the UN Commission on Human Rights was also present in the country at the time; the UK has consistently supported extension of Ms Pinto's mandate at successive sessions of the commission. The UK has consistently urged both the Guatemalan Government and the URNG guerrillas to reach a peaceful settlement to the dispute between them, which would help to bring an end to human rights abuses.
Mr. Corbyn: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent representations have been made to the Government of Guatemala concerning human rights abuses, the operation of the Truth commission and legal processes against alleged perpetrators of human rights abuses. [37982]
Sir Nicholas Bonsor: The EU issued a statement deploring the massacre by Guatemalan troops of returned refugees in Alta Verapaz, Guatemala on 5 October. We
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have demanded an immediate investigation into the massacre and the punishment of those guilty of it.The British ambassador in Guatemala takes every appropriate opportunity, individually or through the EU, to express to the authorities the concern felt by the British Government and people about abuses of human rights.
At a British suggestion, the EU raised with the Guatemalan Foreign Minister our unhappiness at the circumstances surrounding the death of Reverend Saquic Vasquez. We shall press for a satisfactory outcome to the work of the Truth commission when it is set up on the signing of a final peace agreement.
Mr. Corbyn: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what meetings have been held with human rights groups in Guatemala by the British embassy in each of the past five years; and which groups were involved. [37973]
Sir Nicholas Bonsor: So far this year, the embassy has held meetings with eight groups concerned with human rights. In several cases, more than one meeting has taken place. The groups include UNHCR--United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees--MINUGUA--United Nations observer force--Ninos Refugiados--refugee children--Christian Aid, Peace Brigades International, Casa Alianza and the Toybox charity--street children--Centre for Human Rights Legal Action and the Central American Human Rights Committee.
In addition, the embassy has taken part in EU discussions with a number of other human rights groups. The embassy maintains regular contact with the Guatemalan procurator for human rights as a matter of course. Meetings with these human rights groups and others have taken place at various times over the last five years.
General Pinochet
Mr. Corbyn: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what facilities were offered to General Pinochet of Chile during his recent visit to the United Kingdom. [37976]
Sir Nicholas Bonsor: No special facilities were accorded General Pinochet during his recent visit other than the customary VIP courtesy facilities at the airport on arrival and departure extended to all Heads of Foreign Defence Service. Under the Chilean constitution, General Pinochet is commander in chief of the Chilean army.
ENVIRONMENT
Treasury Building
Mr. Foulkes: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) in which papers and which countries the Treasury building was advertised for sale; [37121]
(2) what restrictions have been put on the use of the Treasury building if it is sold; [37122]
(3) if he will list the expressions of interest in purchasing the Treasury building which have been received so far. [37123]
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Sir Paul Beresford: Property Holdings advertised for a private sector partner for the refurbishment of the Treasury building internationally.
Outright sale of the freehold is not currently envisaged. It would be inappropriate to list all the expressions of interest at this time, as the selection of a short list of candidates is currently taking place.
Plant and Machinery Rating
Mr. Peter Atkinson: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what assessment his Department has made of the cost implications for small businesses of the recommendations of the Wood committee report on the rating of plant and machinery. [36946]
Sir Paul Beresford: The Wood committee estimated that its recommendations would reduce aggregate rateable value by up to 0.5 per cent. in England and Wales. Their implementation, in the 1995 non-domestic revaluation, will have tended to increase rates bills for some properties and reduce them for others, but the effects are not distinguishable from those of the revaluation as a whole.
National Exhibition Facilities
Mr. Corbett: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what applications he has had for financial assistance towards the development of national exhibition facilities in London's east end from private developers. [37579]
Mr. Corbett: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what is his policy in respect of the provision of financial assistance towards the development of national exhibition facilities in London's east end by private developers. [57580]
Sir Paul Beresford: I am aware of only one such proposed development for a site in the London docklands which is being pursued as a private finance initiative. There will be no public subsidy for this project. It will go forward only if the market considers it a viable proposition.
Mining Accidents
Mr. Tipping: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment if he will make a statement on the accident that occurred at Thoresby colliery, Nottinghamshire on 12 October; what steps have been taken to identify the cause of the accident and lessons to be learned from it; and when the interim report of the mines inspectorate might be published. [37690]
Sir Paul Beresford: On 12 October 1995 an incident occurred leading to the death of a mine worker at Thoresby mine, Nottinghamshire. HSE officials attended the incident immediately on notification.
The investigation into the case(s) of the incident has already began. It is being undertaken by the HSE's inspectorate of mines. Until this is complete and the findings known it would be inappropriate to speculate. Any recommendations that are made as the result of the investigation will be acted upon.
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Reports of investigations are not normally published and it is not planned to do so in this case. However, I will write to the hon. Member for Sherwood when the investigation has been completed. The coroner will, of course, be conducting an inquest into the accident and this will be open to the public.Mr. Tipping: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will list the accident records for each colliery for the first and second quarters of 1995. [37691]
Sir Paul Beresford: Information for individual mines is not produced. Statistics for the industry are produced as an aggregate figure and published in the Health and Safety Commission annual report, copies of which are placed in the House Library. Figures for the first quarter January to March 1995 have not been validated and will not be confirmed until HSC's annual report is published in November 1995 at which stage they will appear in an aggregate table for the year. Figures for the second quarter April to June 1995 will not be available until November 1996.
TREASURY
Customs and Excise
Mr. Wallace: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will list the (a) public, (b) business and (c) community bodies which have been consulted regarding the strategic review of Customs and Excise offices in the north-west of Scotland; and if he will make a statement. [37229]
Mr. Heathcoat-Amory: Customs has not consulted the public, business or community bodies regarding its strategic review of offices in the north- west of Scotland. Customs staff in these offices are largely involved in intelligence gathering and the prevention of drug smuggling and it would not be in the public interest for customs to discuss its plans in detail.
There is no intention to erode the current level of trade facilitation given to business and ports in north-west Scotland. There will be consultation on this once the review has been completed.
Mr. Wallace: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will list the Customs and Excise offices which have closed since 1 January 1990. [37230]
Mr. Heathcoat-Amory: The offices listed were closed in the period between 1 April 1990 and 1 October 1995. Because records are kept on the basis of the financial year, data are not available for the three months from January to March 1990. The operational and administrative functions in the offices closed were relocated either to new accommodation acquired for these functions or to existing departmental accommodation.
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Northern Ireland
Belfast |Corporation Square
Aughnacloy |102-104 Moore Street
Omagh |12 Holmview Terrace
Kilkeel |Coast Preventative Office
Coleraine |Adelaide Avenue
Belleek |681 Loughshore Road
Newtownbutler |Station Road
Belfast |Waterguard Office
Armagh |9 Monaghan Road
Ballymena |38-54 High Street
Omagh |Campsie Road
Strabane |Railway Road
Warrenpoint |Harbour Estate
Belfast |9-15 Bedford Street
Belfast |Head Post Office
Belfast |185-189 Lisburn Road
Portavogie |Harbour Masters Office
Londonderry |Meadow Bank
Belcoo |Main Street
Breandrum |Belfast Road
England
Wolverhampton |Chapel Ash
Stafford |Eastgate Street
Dudley |Wolverhampton Street
Birmingham |Rednal
Dover |Terrapin Export Freight Shed
Folkestone |EPU
Folkstone |Custom House
Rye |Custom House
Ramsgate |Custom House
Canterbury |50 New Dover Road
Dover |Port Services Block
Whitstable |1st Floor Over Public Toilets
Canterbury |Park House
Maidstone |Lower Stone Street
Ashford |Tufton Street
Hastings |Selecombe Road
Rye |Harbour Office
Dover |Marine Car Hall
Dover |EPU
Dover |Transit Shed A
Dover |Preventive Freight Lane
Dover |Townwall Street
Dover |Southern House
Dover |Hoverport Offices
Dover |Room 44 Control Building
Burnham |Quayside
Colchester |Portal House
Harwich |Eastern Station
Harwich |Western Station
Harwich |CRV
Harwich |Navy Yard Wharf
Harwich |Train Ferry Terminal
Chelmsford |11-23 Springfield Road
Colchester |Wellington House
Colchester |Harbourmasters Office
West Mersea |Lookout Hut
Burnham on Crouch |Quayside
Ipswich |Dock Head
Brightlingsea |Waterside
Ipswich |Wherstead Road
Great Yarmouth |North Quay
Burton on Trent |Crown House
Chesterfield |St. Marys House
Castle Donington |Boarding Office
Castle Donington |Freight Office
Sheffield |Church Street
Sutton in Ashfield |Freight Terminal
Felixstowe |Tomline House
Grimsby |Excise Garage
Grimsby |Custom House Royal Dock
Grimsby |Bacon Terminal
Derby |LOE Midland Road
Grimsby |Provincial House
Worksop |Copthall House
Sheffield |3-7 Charter Row
Mansfield |Queen Street
Scunthorpe |Oswald Road
Nottingham |CIU Garage
Stanmore |Canons Park
Woolwich |Woolwich Arsenal
Southend on Sea |Baxter Avenue
Liverpool |Wilberforce House
Bootle |Daniel House
Bootle |St. Johns House
Liverpool |Richmond House
Salford |New Bailey Street
London |Harmsworth House
Goole |Stanhope Street
Leeds |Boar Lane
Leeds |Park Place
Leeds |7 Eastgate
Liverpool |157 Regent Road
Crewe |Wistaston
Liverpool |North Dock Island
Liverpool |Pier Head
Blackpool |Terminal Building
Lytham St. Annes |St. Georges Road
Bootle |North Quay
Runcorn |Docks
Lancaster |Mitre Yard
Chester |Northgate Street
Hayes |236 Nestles Avenue
Heathrow |Hounslow
Gatwick |Room 30 Concorde House
Gatwick |Rooms 3341-3344
Heathrow |Jubilee Way
Heathrow |Building 139
Heathrow |Building 581
Heathrow |Building 520
Heathrow |Building 501
Heathrow |Hangar No. 3
Heathrow |Queens Building
Heathrow |Building 558
Heathrow |Building 552
Heathrow |South Perimeter Road
Stansted |Old Terminal
Romford |250 Main Road
Romford |Normanhurst
Dartford |Ferry Terminal
Romford |Crown Building
West Thurrock |Translink House
Woodgrange |Park House
Stanford-le-hope |Shell Haven
Stratford |Central House
Dartford |Dartford International
Grays |Station Masters House
Tilbury |East of Tidal Basin
Stratford |LIFT
Gillingham |Gillingham Gate
Cheadle |Carrs Road
Bolton |Bradshawgate
Accrington |Oak Street
Blackburn |Ainsworth Street
Manchester |17-21 Chorlton Street
Wilmslow |Church Street
Urmston |Barton Dock Road
Bedford |Goldington Road
Kettering |North Park
Leicester |31-33 Millstone Lane
Peterborough |Fletton Avenue
Northampton |Cliftonville Road
Hartlepool |Avenue Road
Seaham |Seaham House
Blyth |Ridley Street
Newcastle |Cale Cross House
Darlington |Thornlea
Hartlepool |Bovis House
Kendal |Highgate
Carlisle |London Road
Plymouth |Millbay Road
Plymouth |North Street
Dartmouth |Bayards Cove
Plymouth |Royal Parade
Launceston |Western Road
Brixham |Sub Centre
Yeovil |19 Hendford
Salcombe |Whitestrand Quay
Watchet |Harbour Road
Southampton |Cougar Marine
Southampton |206 Berry
Christchurch |Mudeford Quay
Southampton |Green Lane
Southampton |204 Berry
Southampton |Depot
Newport |High Street
Reading |95-107 Southampton Street
Abingdon |Milton Trading Estate
Abingdon |Peachcroft Shopping
Balham |Steel House
Kennington |Kennington Park Road
Westminster |Tufton Street
London |Shaftesbury Avenue
Kingsway |Africa House
Southwark |Keyworth House
Euston |Woburn Place
Sunderland |West Sunniside
Birkenhead |Price Street
Birkenhead |Vittoria Dock
Eastham |QE II Dock
Fleetwood |Fish Market
Kirkby |Newtown Gardens
Liverpool |Derby Square
Oldham |Oliver Street
Preston |London Road
Worthing |Teville Gate
Cosham |High Street
Brighton |Old Cottage
Brighton |Preston Road
Eastbourne |Trinity Trees
Poole |Custom House
Poole |CFT
Yarmouth |The Quay
Eastleigh |Airport
Redhill |Queensway House
Redhill |Tower House
Maidenhead |Marlow House
Maidenhead |Thames House
Hull |Alexandra Dock
Hull |King George East Dock
London |Clements House
London |Tavis House
London |Northgate House
Scotland
Edinburgh |9 St. Andrew Square
Kirkcaldy |High Street
Edinburgh |Waterguard Office
Stirling |Corn Exchange Road
Dundee |Dock Street
Perth |Jeanfield House
Broxburn |East Mains Industrial Estate
Elgin |Gordan Street
Methill |Dockhead
Dundee |49 North Lindsay Street
Elgin |15 High Street
Dundee |Victoria Road
Grangemouth |Grange Dock
Keith |Mid Street
Hamilton |Barrack Street
Inverness |Academy Street
Campbeltown |Lochead Street
Greenock |Princes Pier
Coatbridge |Whifflet
Dumbarton |High Street
Dumfries |147 High Street
Glasgow |Parcel Office
Rothes |Breich Street
Fraserburgh |Office
Grangedock |Portakabin
Alloa |Drysdale Street
Buckie |Queen Street
Aberlour |Elchies Road
Aberdeen |Sinclair Road
Blair Atholl |Distillery
Cameron Bridge |Distillery
Glenlossie |Distillery
Miltonduff |Distillery
Glenlivet |Distillery
Wales
Holyhead |Vehicle Compound
Holyhead |Custom House
Caernarfon |North Penrallt
Swansea |Waterguard Office
Pembroke Dock |Ferry Terminal
Barry |Barry Dock
Cardiff |Roath Basin
Bridgend |Angel Street
Wrexham |Rhosddu Road
Mostyn |Dock Office
Taxation Immunity
Mr. Rooker: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what factors are taken into account when granting foreign nationals residing in the United Kingdom immunity from United Kingdom taxes. [37070]
Mr. Jack: Immunity from direct taxation is accorded to income and gains beneficially owned by foreign Heads of State and their Governments. This treatment has its origins in a principle of international law, which has been recognised by successive Governments in this country.
There is no immunity from Customs and Excise duties and taxes.
ECOFIN
Mr. Matthew Banks: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement on the informal Council meeting of the Economic and Finance Ministers and central bank governors of the European Union held in Valencia on 30 September. [37741]
Mr. Kenneth Clarke: The Governor of the Bank of England and I represented the UK at an informal meeting of the Economic and Finance Ministers and central bank governors of the European Union held in Valencia 30 September.
The meeting was devoted almost exclusively to discussion of economic and monetary union and, in particular, to various issues that the Council was asked to consider by the Cannes European Council, including the reference scenario for the transition to a single currency. It was agreed that further work would be needed in the run-up to the Madrid European Council.
The Council also considered the terms of European investment bank lending to Palestine.
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The Council discussed the US proposal to establish a middle east development bank and decided that it required more work.Mr. Banks: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement on the Council meeting of the Economic and Finance Ministers of the European Union held in Brussels on 18
September. [37742]
Mr. Clarke: I represented the United Kingdom at the Economic and Finance Council of the European Union in Brussels on 18 September. The Council considered Sweden's convergence programme under article 103/3. It discussed the format of the report on employment to be submitted to the Madrid European Council.
The Council had a preparatory discussion about its meeting with Finance Ministers of the central and east European countries on 23 October, which will consider the financial services in those countries and the need for further report.
The Council considered the constraints imposed on Community lending to third countries by the loan guarantee fund. The guarantee fund covers the European investment bank, Euratom and macro-economic lending. I argued that there should be no relaxation of the budgetary discipline imposed by the mechanism. No decisions were made and the Council will return to this issue at a later date.
The Council adopted, by qualified majority voting, the cross-border payments directive, which seeks to improve the transparency and efficiency of payments made between member states. I made it clear that, although we support the principle of the directive, the UK opposed the proposed limits to the scope of the directive and the proposed separate limits on the level of payments which would extract the money-back guarantee in the event of loss. I noted that this weakened the protection which the directive would give to small businesses and private individuals when making cross-border payments. The UK accordingly abstained in the vote.
Over lunch with the Finance Ministers of the EFTA nations we discussed unemployment and in particular approaches to tackling youth unemployment.
North Sea Revenue
Mr. Grocott: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the total amount of revenue to the Exchequer from north sea oil and gas since 1979. [37912]
Mr. Jack: Total revenues to the Exchequer from north sea oil and gas production from 1979 80 to 1995 96 are expected to be £77 billion.
Privatisation Proceeds
Mr. Grocott: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the total sum received to date from the sale of privatised
industries. [37913]
Mr. Jack: Between 1979 80 and 1994 95 privatisation proceeds totalled some £61.6 billion.
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TRADE AND INDUSTRY
ROPA Scheme
Mr. Jenkin: To ask the President of the Board of Trade if he will make a statement on the realising our potential
award--ROPA--scheme. [38689]
Mr. Ian Taylor: I am pleased to announce that I have today placed in the Library of the House a copy of a report on the first two years' operation of the ROPA scheme.
It is clear from the report that the ROPA scheme is fully living up to expectations. It encourages academic researchers to collaborate with industry on strategic research, and it provides responsive-mode funding for them to carry out undirected, curiosity-driven research of their own choosing.
Over the two years, there has been an excellent demand for ROPA awards with a total of 1,521 applications, resulting in 719 awards having been made, worth a total of some £71.1 million over the lifetime of the projects.
ROPA scheme applicants have stated that they are involved in basic or strategic research projects funded by industry or commerce to the value of about £260 million. This in itself is a tribute to the excellence and relevance of much of the science and engineering based and industry's appreciation of it.
The Government are committed to the need to ensure excellence in research. ROPA awards have gone to some first-rate scientists and departments to fund some innovative research projects. An analysis in the report shows that across all research councils, of those ROPAs which went to university departments within the scope of the 1992 research assessment exercise, 67 per cent. went to departments rated 4 or 5--the top two ratings--compared to 65 per cent. for councils' other grants. It also shows that the success rates of applicants to ROPA was about 47 per cent. overall, which is consistent with the range of success rates for councils other schemes--some 20 to 60 per cent.
The scheme has been widely welcomed both by industry and by academics. The evaluation contained in the report shows that the scheme has been successful and has justified its introduction.
National Exhibition Facilities
Mr. Corbett: To ask the President of the Board of Trade what applications he has had for financial assistance towards the development of national exhibition facilities in London's east end from private developers. [37581]
Mr. Corbett: To ask the President of the Board of Trade what is his policy in respect of the provision of financial assistance towards the development of national exhibition facilities in London's east end by private developers. [37582]
Mr. Eggar: I refer the hon. Gentleman to the reply given by my hon. Friend the Under-Secretary of State for the Environment today.
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DUCHY OF LANCASTER
Civil Servants (Salaries)
Mr. David Shaw: To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster how many (a) civil servants and (b) other public sector employees now have gross salaries of £50,000 or more per annum. [37883]
Mr. Horam: The information available centrally covers 96 per cent. of the home civil service. Of these, on 1 April 1995 some 1,800 staff or 0.4 per cent. were in receipt of a full-time equivalent gross salary in excess of £50,000 per annum. Information for other public sector employees is not available centrally.
NORTHERN IRELAND
Community Psychiatric Nurses
Dr. Hendron: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many community psychiatric nurses were working in north and west Belfast in each of the last five years. [37554]
Mr. Moss: The information requested is as follows:
|Community
Year ended 31 March |psychiatric nurses
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1991 |18
1992 |21
1993 |21
1994 |20
1995 |20
Dr. Hendron: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (1) how many community psychiatric nurses have been employed on temporary contracts in north and west Belfast in each of the past five years; [37555]
(2) how many community psychiatric nurses are currently employed on temporary contracts within north and west Belfast. [37556]
Mr. Moss: The information requested is as follows:
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