HC Deb 31 May 1932 vol 266 cc982-3
67. Colonel GRETTON

asked the President of the Board of Education if he will state the number of the staff employed by the Board in the year 1913 and the total salaries paid; and the number of the staff employed in the year 1931 and the total salaries paid during that year?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the BOARD of EDUCATION (Mr. Ramsbotham)

The total number of the staff employed by the Board of Education for purposes of administration and inspection was, in 1913, 1,525, the cost being £398,785. The corresponding figures for 1931 were 1,319 and £597,243.

Mr. CHARLES WILLIAMS

Have any of the members of this staff been transferred to the Customs?

Mr. RAMSBOTHAM

Not to my knowledge.