SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 5The Data Protection Commissioner and the Data Protection Tribunal

Part IThe Commissioner

Salary etc.

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1

There shall be paid—

a

to the Commissioner such salary, and

b

to or in respect of the Commissioner such pension,

as may be specified by a resolution of the House of Commons.

2

A resolution for the purposes of this paragraph may—

a

specify the salary or pension,

b

provide that the salary or pension is to be the same as, or calculated on the same basis as, that payable to, or to or in respect of, a person employed in a specified office under, or in a specified capacity in the service of, the Crown, or

c

specify the salary or pension and provide for it to be increased by reference to such variables as may be specified in the resolution.

3

A resolution for the purposes of this paragraph may take effect from the date on which it is passed or from any earlier or later date specified in the resolution.

4

A resolution for the purposes of this paragraph may make different provision in relation to the pension payable to or in respect of different holders of the office of Commissioner.

5

Any salary or pension payable under this paragraph shall be charged on and issued out of the Consolidated Fund.

6

In this paragraph “pension” includes an allowance or gratuity and any reference to the payment of a pension includes a reference to the making of payments towards the provision of a pension.