§ 39. Mr. Dayasked the Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department the amount 1796 allowed for expenses to the 96 non-British members of the Consular Service who are maintained by His Majesty's Government in various cities and towns; and how much of this sum is allowed for personal expenditure?
§ Mr. R. S. Hudson (Secretary, Overseas Trade Department)Thirty-seven receive office allowances totalling approximately 3, £300 a year to meet their office expenses on Consular work. With one exception, these allowances contain no provision for personal remuneration. The remainder are allowed to retain a percentage of the Consular fees they collect, which, in the majority of cases, are insignificant.
§ Mr. HudsonEach Consular officer gets the office allowance appropriate to the particular post.