§ 68. Mr. E. Walkdenasked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury the salary and other emoluments paid to the Director of National Service Entertainment?
§ Captain CrookshankThis officer is an employee of the Navy, Army and Air Force Institutes, a company trading not for profit, which, in common with similar bodies, is not called upon to furnish details of salaries paid. I understand, however, that this officer receives an inclusive salary of £2,000 per annum.
§ Mr. WalkdenCan my right hon. and gallant Friend assure us that that is the only sum paid to this gentleman out of public funds?
§ Captain CrookshankI do not know that he is paid out of public funds at all. As I said, he is an officer of the Navy, Army and Air Force Institutes.
§ Mr. WalkdenWhen was the N.A.A.F.I. a private company?
§ Mr. BellengerIs not the right hon. and gallant Gentleman aware that a considerable subsidy is given out of public funds to the N.A.A.F.I.? How can he say 894 that this gentleman does not receive a considerable proportion of his salary and emoluments out of public funds?
§ Captain CrookshankIt is quite true that certain payments are made at present to the N.A.A.F.I., but it is a company trading not for profit.
§ Mr. WalkdenThey are public funds, just the same.