§ Mr. LONSDALEasked the Home Secretary if he will explain why the new labour adviser to the Home Office is to receive a salary of £500 a year, rising to £700 by annual increments of £20, although the salary of subsequent occupants of this office is to be fixed at £300, rising to £400; and whether any appointment has yet been made to the position of junior labour adviser to the Home Office?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLThe normal salary of the post of labour adviser is £300, rising by annual increments to £400, but I obtained the sanction of the Treasury to pay a salary of the higher amount if I could secure the services of a person of exceptional position and qualifications. The salary referred to is personal to the present holder. The second appointment has not yet been made.
§ Mr. LONSDALECan the right hon. Gentleman say what are the qualifications of the present holder of the office?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLI really think that the House of Commons is fully acquainted with them.
§ Mr. KEBTY-FLETCHERDoes the right hon. Gentleman anticipate that any more hon. Members belonging to the Labour party will receive £700 a year from the public funds?