HC Deb 25 February 1930 vol 235 c2054
59. Sir N. GRATTAN-DOYLE

asked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury what Departments of the Government have architects on their staffs; and whether any scheme is under consideration for the amalgamation of these staffs under the Office of Works?

Mr. PETHICK-LAWRENCE

The Office of Works, Office of Commissioners of Crown Lands, the Post Office and the Service Departments employ architects in an executive capacity. In addition architects are employed as advisers in connection with certain other Ministries, a list of which I will circulate in the OFFICIAL REPORT. As regards the last part of the question no scheme for amalgamating these staffs is under consideration.

Sir W. DAVISON

May I ask what my hon. Friend means by "employing architects in an executive capacity." Does he mean that they are civil servants?

Mr. PETHICK-LAWRENCE

I could not say what is the precise distinction, but in one case they are doing the work and in the other they are advising on the work.

Following is the list: