HC Deb 10 July 1928 vol 219 cc2021-2
8. Mr. KELLY

asked the President of the Board of Trade the number of men and women who have been appointed to the Enemy Debt Department during this year?

Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTER

There has been a net decrease of 37 in the number of persons employed in the Clearing Office since the 1st January last. No women have been appointed to the office during this period, and the only men appointed have been seven "P" class Clerks redundant in other Departments whose transfer is in accordance with the general Civil Service arrangements for the continued employment of men in this class.