59.
asked the Minister of Food what are the duties of Mr. W. A. Harley, as sub-area chairman at Inverness; what is his total remuneration, including staff and office accommodation; what salary he earned prior to his appointment; whether he is still acting in and receiving salary for his former employment; and whether he is acting for his former employers?
As the answer is rather long, I will, with the hon. Member's permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.
Can the Minister state to the House the actual salary paid to this individual to-day and the salary he received prior to his appointment?
As the question is rather involved, I will ask the hon. Member to look at the original answer, and then he can ask me a further question if he so desires.
61.
asked the Minister of Food the names of those engaged in the administration of his Department, including the livestock and meat rationing scheme in the West Riding of York; their salaries; and the duties assigned to them?
As the reply consists of a tabular statement, I will, with permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.
Can the Minister state whether the West Riding is a separate administrative area?
Yes, Sir.
74.
asked the Minister of Food whether he is aware that the assistant head of the Butter and Cheese Trade Division, to whom a salary of £500 per annum is being paid, was appointed at the age of 71; and whether, since this officer is not dependent upon his Civil Service salary, he will consider appointing to the post a qualified but younger officer who has no alternative income?
The officer in question is not the assistant head of the Butter and Cheese Trade Division, but holds a responsible post.