§ 44. Viscount SANDONasked the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies what the exact duties of the new economic adviser will be; what will be his salary; whether his services are whole time; and whether he will be debarred from all outside activities of a non-official character?
§ Mr. ORMSBY-GOREThe economic and financial adviser will advise the Secretary of State on important questions relating to the economic development and financial problems of the Colonies, Protectorates, and other territories the administration of which is subject to his control. The adviser will receive an inclusive salary of £1,500 per annum for a period of one year, at the end of which the rate will be reviewed. The post is not a whole-time one and the officer holding it will not be debarred from undertaking work of a non-official character.