§ 30. Mr. T. WILLIAMSasked the Minister of Health whether any official or officials of his Department at the Ministry are employed only part-time; and, if so, what salary, if any, is paid; or, 809 if no salary, what sum is paid as expenses?
§ Sir K. WOODNo permanent officials of the Ministry are employed on part-time duties. Two temporary officials are employed who are not required to give whole - time service. These are the Director-General of Housing, who receives an allowance of £500 a year for out-of-pocket expenses, but no salary, and a member of the medical staff, who receives £1,500 a year, and is employed on highly-specialised duties under the scheme for the prevention and treatment of venereal diseases.
§ Mr. WILLIAMSAm I to understand that the Director-General of Housing, who only attends the Ministry once a week, receives £500 per year as expenses? If so, will the hon. Member tell us exactly what duties this gentleman performs?
§ Sir K. WOODThe hon. Member is inaccurate in saying that the Director-General of Housing only attends once a week. He is in constant attendance and gives very valuable services to the Ministry. My right hon. Friend is perfectly satisfied with the arrangement.
§ Mr. WILLIAMSIn view of the fact that the Director of Housing has several other remunerative appointments, ought the hon. Member not to consider the advisability of employing some unemployed person who is equally capable?
§ Sir K. WOODNo, Sir.