§ 32. Commander Nobleasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what is the reason for now appointing an administrative officer to Tristan da Cunha; and what is the cost involved.
§ Mr. J. GriffithsA fishing company is establishing a fishing industry and a canning factory in Tristan da Cunha. In view of this, it was considered necessary to post an experienced officer to the Island to deal with any administrative problems that might arise and to assist the islanders in the changed conditions created by the establishment of the industry.
The Administrator receives a salary of £1,200 a year. In addition, the cost of his passage was f116, and there will be further expenditure for his family's passages in due course, and for certain equipment, etc., of which no firm estimate can at present be given. The Administrator's salary and other expenses are payable from the revenue of the Island.
§ Brigadier HeadWould not this have been a good job for the ex-Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food?
§ Sir Ronald RossIs it not a good thing that there should be at least one tiny spot free from bureaucracy?