§ 79. Sir JAMES REMNANTasked the Home Secretary whether the patrol staff 2145 of the National Gallery has been reduced from 19 to 14; if so, how many of the 14 men who have been retained are post-War pensioners in receipt of pensions from police funds of £3 3s. a week and upwards; and whether, in view of the fact that the pre-War pensioners are being discharged, he would be prepared to issue instructions that the services of men in receipt of the larger pensions should be dispensed with first when a reduction of staff is being made?
§ Mr. SHORTTThe appointment of the attendants rests with the trustees, and I have no authority to issue any instructions in the matter.