HC Deb 15 November 1949 vol 469 c1834
11. Mr. Gilzean

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many persons are employed in the Department of Agriculture on the work of dealing with vermin; and of the total number so employed what proportion are executive and what proportion employed in other capacities.

Mr. Woodburn

The number of persons employed in the Department of Agriculture for Scotland in the destruction of vermin is 65, of whom 10 are technical and directing officers and 55 are foremen and trappers.

Mr. Scollan

How many of the people concerned come under the Minister of Health?