HC Deb 23 March 1925 vol 182 cc39-40
83. Colonel Sir ARTHUR HOLBROOK

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether it is the intention to acquire a site immediately opposite the Robert Ferguson Schools, in Carlisle, for the purpose of erecting thereon a new public-house; and has he considered the desirability of erecting premises for the sale of intoxicating drink in such close proximity to a school?

Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKS

The answer to the first part of the question is in the negative, and the second, therefore, does not arise.

89. Sir A. HOLBROOK

asked the Home Secretary the names of the members of the local advisory committee of the Carlisle State Management Districts Scheme who have been employed professionally in connection with the enterprise; and the total amount paid to them as remuneration for each year since the adoption of the scheme?

Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKS

I do not think I can usefully add anything to the answer given to the hon. Member last Tuesday.

Sir A. HOLBROOK

The right hon. Gentleman did not state the total amount expended?

Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKS

Well, that is why I said that I could not usefully add anything to my reply. It is quite true that there are certain gentlemen connected with the Carlisle Committee who have been paid professional fees for professional work, but unless it is very important I do not think it is desirable, or useful, to give the figures.

Sir A. HOLBROOK

Does the right hon. Gentleman think it desirable that these should be employed by the Committee?

Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKS

One of these gentlemen has done no work at all, or been paid anything for the last 3½ years. Since my time, and just at the time of my taking office, there has only been some £40 spent for professional work, although, personally, I have nothing to do with it.