§ 42. Mr. HURDasked the President of the Board of Education how many inspectors were at work under his Department in 1913, 1925, and 1926, respectively, and at what cost in salaries and expenses?
§ Lord E. PERCYAs the reply to this question consists of figures I will, with my hon. Friend's permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.
§ Lord E. PERCYThe number of inspectors has diminished.
§ Following is the reply:
| Year. | Number. | Salaries. | Travelling and incidental expenses. | |
| £ | £ | |||
| 1913 | … | 384 | 183,486 | 45,810 |
| 1925 | … | 387 | 293,523* | 46,625 |
| 1926 | … | 379 | 287,898* | 44,802 |
| *Includes cost of living bonus not payable in 1913. |