§ 7. Mr. HOGGEasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he can state the salaries paid and the terms of the engagement of those members of the Press Bureau whose services are not honorary?
§ Mr. McKENNAI am informed that there are six naval officers attached to the Press Bureau. Of these one receives £535 a year, and the others between £200 and £300 a year each. There are nine military officers, of whom one receives £750 and the others £400 a year each. The civilian staff of clerks and typists, nine in number, are paid at rates ranging from 18s. to £3 a week. There are a few messengers employed at ordinary rates. In all cases the appointments are for a temporary period only, not exceeding the duration of the War.
§ Mr. HOGGECan my right hon. Friend say whether these salaries are in addition to the Service salaries or include them?
§ Mr. McKENNAI understand they are the total salaries.
§ Mr. McKENNAI said the staff of clerks and typists, but I think that includes very junior clerks.