HC Deb 15 October 1946 vol 427 cc793-4
50. Major Vernon

asked the Lord President of the Council the numbers of staff employed by the Medical Research Council, and the salaries paid in the categories, administrative, scientific, permanent staff paid weekly and temporary staff paid weekly.

Mr. H. Morrison

As the answer contains a number of figures, I propose, with permission, to circulate a statement in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Following is the statement:

STAFF EMPLOYED BY MEDICAL RESEARCH COUNCIL.
Numbers. Salaries.
£
Administrative Officers 10 590–2,750
Scientific staff, including qualified assistants. 204 300–2,500
Other staff paid monthly 171 250–750
Established staff paid weekly. 63 Under 250
Temporary staff paid weekly (mainly under age 21). 96 Under 250

In addition, there are 15 scientific officers and eight temporary staff paid weekly employed on a part-time basis, with salaries pro rata within the ranges given above.

51. Major Vernon

asked the Lord President of the Council if the start employed by the Medical Research Council are free to join trade unions and participate union activities, as are civil servants.

Mr. H. Morrison

Yes, Sir.