HC Deb 12 March 1929 vol 226 cc958-9
44. Mr. KELLY

asked the Minister of Labour the number of districts to which branch managers have been appointed but in which no Employment Exchange is established; what rates of wages are paid to such branch managers; and are they allowed to take on extra staff when the volume of work warrants?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of LABOUR (Mr. Betterton)

There are 745 Branch Employment Offices. The fixed remuneration (which is on a part-time basis and covers the provision of an office) varies from £25 per annum in the smallest places to £200 per annum in the more important, together with cost-of-living bonus. A branch manager is responsible for the whole of the work of his office and engages any assistance he may require. Special payments are made to him on account of abnormal conditions.

Mr. KELLY

Is the special assistance that has to be engaged paid on the same basis as those in the permanent service of the Ministry of Labour?

Mr. BETTERTON

I think it is, but I am not quite sure. Perhaps the hon. Member will put down a question.