§ 60. Mr. W. GRAHAMasked the Minister of Pensions whether he proposes to appoint an officer from the junior administrative staff of the General Post Office to an executive post in his Department; what are the present and maximum substantive salary and the temporary emoluments of this officer; and what increase of present and maximum substantive salary will accrue to him from the appointment?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of PENSIONS (Major Tryon)There were four vacancies to be filled, and, following the usual practice, names were considered from the Government Pool and from within the Ministry. Three of these vacancies were filled from within the Ministry and one from the Government Pool by the appointment of the officer referred to who has a distinguished War record. This officer's present substantive salary is £386, rising to £500 a year. In addition he receives an allowance as Private Secretary of £200 and a bonus of £260 a year, or £846 in all. The substantive salary of his new post is from £760 to £850 a year, together with the appropriate bonus.