Former Trade Union Officials (Ministerial Appointments)

Mr. Reid
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the total amount paid in salaries and expenses to full-time or former full-time trade union officials in 1975–76, 1976–77 and 1977–78  arising from appointments to positions within his gift; and how many such appointments were made.

Mr. Millan
This information is not held centrally within the Scottish Office and could not be provided except at disproportionate cost.