§ 78. Mr. GILBERTasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the date of setting up the Arbitration Board for civil servants; what has been its personnel since its inauguration; whether its reference includes questions of reduction as-well as applications for increase of remuneration of classes of civil servants; and from what dates have bonuses been awarded to those in receipt of salaries of more than £500 and £1,000, respectively?
Mr. YOUNGThe Civil Service Arbitration Board was set up in February, 1917. The personnel has been as follows:
§ Chairmen:
- Sir William J. Collins, K.C.V.O., M.P. February, 1917, to June, 1918.
- Sir Francis Gore-Browne, K.C. July, 1918, to September, 1920.
- Charles. A. Russell, Esq., K.C. October, 1920, onwards.
§ Members:
- Sir Alexander Kaye Butterworth. February, 1917, to April, 1920.
- Sir Robert Turnbull, M.V.O. December, 1918, to August, 1919.
- Harry Gosling, Esq., C.H., J.P. From February, 1917, onwards.
- Sir Guy Granet.
- April, 1920, onwards.
§ The terms of reference of the Board enable it to deal only with questions 571 arising with regard to claims for increased remuneration. War bonus was awarded to civil servants in receipt of salaries exceeding £500 but not exceeding £1,000 per annum with effect from the 1st January, 1918, and to officers in receipt of salaries exceeding £1,000 with effect from the 1st January, 1919.