HC Deb 29 July 1937 vol 326 c3306
63. Mr. Bossom

asked the Minister of Health what is the annual salary his Department recommends town and country planning authorities should pay so as to obtain fully qualified assistants capable of giving advice on the subjects covered by the Town and Country Planning Acts?

Sir K. Wood

The remuneration paid by planning authorities to their officers is a matter entirely within their discretion, and I have made no recommendation to them on the subject.

Mr. Bossom

Will the right hon. Gentleman investigate how much has been offered in advertisements to fully qualified assistants for this complicated work?

Sir K. Wood

This is a matter entirely for the local authority.

64. Mr. Bossom

asked the Minister of Health who are the actual members of the committee investigating as to whether his Department has or has not sufficient authority to safeguard historic houses and beautiful sites; and how many times since 10th February, 1937, has this committee met for this specific purpose?

Sir K. Wood

As previously stated, the investigation is being carried out in my Department, and I am reviewing the position myself before taking the views of the Town and Country Planning Advisory Committee.

Mr. Bossom

While thanking my right hon. Friend for his reply, will he, before this committee reports ask it to investigate how much financial aid it is imperative should be given so that this Act can be put into effect?

Sir K. Wood

Yes, and I have no doubt that the suggestion will also be considered by the Chancellor of the Exchequer.