HC Deb 12 July 1937 vol 326 c860
39. Mr. Kelly

asked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, as representing the Lord President of the Council, how many of the Geological Survey personnel are actually employed in the field?

Earl Winterton

Forty-seven members of the staff of the Geological Survey and Museum are regularly employed in the field. Twenty others, normally engaged in the headquarters of the Survey and Museum, undertake inspection work or special duty in the field as occasion requires.

Mr. Kelly

Is there any intention to increase the staff?

Earl Winterton

No, Sir. My noble Friend the Lord President does not contemplate any such increase; there is no reason for such an increase.