§ 52. Sir John Graham Kerrasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if, in view of the increased importance of modern developments in the natural history sciences in their bearing upon public health, agriculture, animal husbandry, fisheries and general culture, he will take steps to ensure that the emoluments of the Director of the Natural History Museum, the chief national centre of such sciences, shall be not less than those of the Director of the National Physical Laboratory.
§ Mr. DaltonThe salary of this post was increased to £2,000, as from 1st January, 1946, in agreement with the 1501 Trustees. This figure seems reasonable in relation to the salaries of comparable posts, including that of the Director of the National Physical Laboratory.
§ 53. Sir J. Graham Kerrasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if, in view of the disquiet among British naturalists regarding the directorship of the Natural History Museum, he will suggest to the Trustees of the British Museum the desirability of their consulting with the Councils of the Zoological, Linnean and Royal Entomological Societies, as being the three most important natural history societies, regarding any contemplated appointment to this post.
§ Mr. DaltonI will certainly pass on the hon. Member's suggestion to the Trustees.