Major BARNESasked the Minister of Transport who has been appointed chairman of the Rates Advisory Committee at a salary of £5,000 a year; and what are the terms of his appointment?
§ Mr. NEALThe Chairman of the Rates Advisory Committee is Mr. Gore Browne, K.C., who was appointed on the nomination of the Lord Chancellor in October last. The Chairman is required to devote the whole of his time to the duties of his appointment. The salary of £5,000 a year was authorised by the Treasury as a personal arrangement till 15th August, 1921.