HC Deb 15 April 1920 vol 127 c1831
37 Earl WINTERTON

asked the Prime Minister, (1) on what Vote the salaries of the Prime Minister's secretariat are borne; when there will be an opportunity of discussing that Vote;

(2) if Mr. Philip Kerr, of the Prime Minister's secretariat, is paid a salary out of public funds or if any of his travelling expenses are paid out of public funds; and, if so, upon what Vote these expenses are borne and when there will be an opportunity of discussing that Vote.

Mr. BONAR LAW

The salaries and travelling allowances of the Prime Minister's Private Secretaries (including Mr. Kerr) are paid from the Treasury Vote, which can be discussed on the usual opportunities.

Mr. MacVEAGH

Can the right hon. Gentleman say what is the total number of secretaries?

Mr. BONAR LAW

I cannot say without notice.

Sir J. D. REES

Is not a small amount of public money well spent upon such an able and patriotic gentleman as Mr. Philip Kerr?