. % in relation to Comment No. of total number of similar comments comments received about staff costs Salaries should be met from a budget 30 51% separated from the MSA Salaries should remain as part of the MSA and 1 2% not be separated Current allowance is inadequate to meet the 21 36% cost of employing and retaining experienced staff Salaries should be paid on a grade and scale 17 29% basis Salaries should be linked to those at 3 5% Westminster Salaries should be linked to those of SPCB 3 5% staff Current salaries are less than those paid for 8 14% comparable jobs elsewhere Members are forced to rely on unpaid 2 3% volunteers/interns Salary scales should be set by the SPCB 2 3% Terms and conditions should be established by 2 3% the SPCB Terms and conditions should be agreed 1 2% between the Member and their staff The Member should remain as the employer 7 12% The allowance should adequately provide for 5 8% staff development and training costs Members should be provided with sufficient 5 8% funds to employ 3 members of staff Members should be provided with sufficient 2 3% funds to employ 2.5 members of staff Members who take on extra...