HC Deb 06 July 1915 vol 73 c180
10. Mr. TYSON WILSON

asked the Financial Secretary to the War Office the amount of salary paid to each of the two Army lieutenants who have been appointed travelling inspectors of goods and material for the War Office; and what are the qualifications they have for that position?

Mr. FORSTER

These officers are not employed as inspectors of goods and materials, but as supervisors over the large numbers of viewers who are scattered up and down the country at outlying contractors' works. One of these officers is paid £450 a year, and the other about £300 a year.

Mr. TYSON WILSON

Will the hon. Gentleman say what are the qualifications of those two gentlemen?

Mr. FORSTER

They are very well qualified for supervising the work of the viewers or men engaged in the technical part of the business.

Mr. TYSON WILSON

Is the hon. Gentleman aware that these gentlemen are passing materials and goods which the viewers have refused to pass?

Mr. FORSTER

No, I am not aware of that fact.