§ 34. Colonel Gomme-Duncanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many persons are employed in Scotland approving calves for subsidy payment; what were the costs of administration incurred in the last four months; and how many calves, male and female, have been approved for subsidy and how many rejected by the certifying officers.
§ Mr. WoodburnThirty-four certifying officers are employed on this work at present. The scheme had been in operation for five months at 31st January, 1949. Administrative expenses for the five months are estimated at £13,000, of which £10,500 was for certifying officers' salaries and travelling expenses. In round figures, the number of calves ear-marked and certified as eligible was just over 100,000, of which 23,000 are steer calves and the remainder heifers. The number of calves rejected was 4,900.
§ Dr. SegalCan my right hon. Friend say whether the female calves are approved by male certifying officers and vice versa?