To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many principals of further education colleges in Scotland received bonus payments following the colleges' incorporation in April; how such payments were authorised; and if he will make a statement.

[holding answer 17 May 1993]: Information on bonus payments to principals is not held centrally.From 1 April 1993 the employers of further education college staff, including principals, are boards of management. Remuneration is for them to determine.

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland who authorised payment of bonuses to further education college principals in the year to 1 April.

[holding answer 17 May 1993]: Prior to 1 April 1993, principals of further education colleges were employees of education authorities. Any bonuses paid would be for them or college councils to authorise, having regard to their statutory powers.

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) which further education college principals received bonus payments in the year to 1 April;

[holding answer 17 May 1993]: This information is not held centrally.