§ 42. Mr. Glenvil Hallasked the Minister of Information the reason for the resignation of Sir Kenneth Lee; whether a 1296 successor has been appointed; and, if so, the duties such successor will perform and the remuneration he will receive?
§ 73. Mr. Lyonsasked the Minister of Information the date upon which Sir Kenneth Lee tendered his resignation and the date when Mr. Frank Pick was selected to succeed him; and, in view of the fact that Sir Kenneth Lee served without remuneration, on what basis the salary was fixed at £2,500 per annum and the subsequent appointment made?
Mr. CooperSir Kenneth Lee offered me his resignation at the time of my taking office. I asked him then to remain as Director-General. Subsequently I came to the conclusion that a change was desirable. His resignation took effect from 7th August. Mr. Frank Pick was appointed to succeed Sir Kenneth Lee on 12th August as Director-General. Subject to the Minister, the Director-General has complete charge of the work of the Ministry. His remuneration of £2,500 a year was fixed by agreement with him.
§ Mr. Glenvil HallIs my right hon. Friend satisfied that this change is worth the extra £2,500 which it is now costing the country?