HC Deb 23 March 1950 vol 472 c2156
47. Mr. John Hay

asked the Minister of Agriculture how many salaried officers of all grades are employed by the Oxfordshire Agricultural Executive Committee including officers of the National Agricultural Advisory Service; and what is the total amount paid by the Oxfordshire Agricultural Executive Committee for wages and salaries

The Minister of Agriculture (Mr. Thomas Williams)

The salaried staff of the Oxfordshire Agricultural Executive Committee numbers 131 (including six part-time). Their salaries and wages amount to approximately £41,000 per annum.

Mr. Hay

Is the right hon. Gentleman satisfied that all these people are fully and productively employed at this tremendous cost?

Mr. Williams

Yes, and I think it is a fine national investment, as increased production has shown.