§ 37. Mr. Awberyasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what progress is being made in the appointment of a chief factory inspector in Singapore; how long it is since the post was first advertised; how many applications have been received; and what are the qualifications required and the salary offered.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydThe salary is £1,463 to £1,582 a year plus cost of living allowance and the qualifications are those of an experienced factory inspector in this country. The vacancy was notified in June. A candidate who was interviewed later withdrew but a few more have now come forward.
§ Mr. AwberyIs the reason for the delay in the appointment the high standard of qualifications required or the low salary offered?
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydIn bearing in mind questions of salary we have to consider the effect on a large number of other people doing equally important jobs in Singapore and elsewhere. With regard to qualifications, I think we certainly need very high qualifications for a highly important task of this kind, but we are still hopeful of filling the vacancy.
§ Mr. AwberyWould the right hon. Gentleman say what are the qualifications required?