§ 36. Mr. T. WILLIAMSasked the Financial Secretary to the War Office what is the composition of the chemical defence committee; how many of them are neither civil servants nor members of the armed forces; the names of such members and the capacities in which they act, and the salaries or allowances which they receive from the chemical defence department; and whether the committee receives advice from any persons who are not members and, if so, who they are and what fees they receive?
§ The FINANCIAL SECRETARY to the WAR OFFICE (Mr. Duff Cooper)I am sending the hon. Member a statement showing the composition of the committee, which members are neither civil servants nor members of the armed forces, and the amount of the honoraria paid to such members in the financial year 1931. The committee from time to time receives advice from numerous other scientists who are not members, for which honoraria may be granted under stipulated conditions. The amounts so paid in the year 1931. totaled£7 11s. 1d.
§ 37. Mr. WILLIAMSasked the Financial Secretary to the War Office who is responsible for making poisonous materials in Great Britain against which protective devices are tested?
§ Mr. COOPERChemicals required for the testing of respirators are obtained from the chemical industry. As I informed the hon. Member on 11th November, it is not in the public interest to disclose further details.
§ Mr. WILLIAMSWould the hon. Gentleman be good enough to reply to the question on the Order Paper and state who is responsible for making the poisonous materials against which protective devices are tested?
§ Mr. COOPERThe chemical industry.
§ Mr. WILLIAMSIs the hon. Gentleman referring to any particular chemical industry?
§ Mr. COOPERThe chemical industry in this country.