HC Deb 04 December 1951 vol 494 cc2222-3
43. Mr. F. J. Erroll

asked the Minister of Works the number of officials at present employed by his Department in Egypt, together with their salaries, designations and duties.

Mr. Eccles

At present the staff of my Department in Egypt consists of two architects, one engineer, two clerks of works, and one chief clerk. Their salaries amount to £4,706 per annum. They are assisted by a local subsidiary staff of seven whose salaries amount to £2,880.

This staff is responsible under Headquarters direction for the supervision of the erection of new diplomatic and consular buildings in the area; and for the building and engineering maintenance, the hiring and furnishing of these and certain other British Government buildings in Egypt, the Middle and Near East. In view of the present political situation the two clerks of works are being withdrawn.

Mr. Erroll

Is there any chance of any further reduction taking place in the near future?

Mr. Eccles

I will consider that.