§ 26. Mr Kenneth Bakerasked the Minister of Power what representations he has received for changes in the salary structure of the persons appointed by him in the coal, gas and electricity industries; what reply he has sent; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MasonI would refer the hon. Gentleman to the Answer given on 1st July by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Employment and Productivity.—[Vol. 767, c. 1081–6.]
§ Mr. BakerThat Answer referred to the whole salary structure of the P.I.B. Pending the P.I.B.'s Report, will the right hon. Gentleman give an assurance that salary considerations will not inhibit him from appointing the right man to the right job?
§ Mr. MasonWhen vacancies arise I shall certainly do as the hon. Gentleman suggests and suggest the right man for the right job.
§ Mr. EmeryAs there is a vacancy, will the right hon. Gentleman give an 194 assurance that the salary level will not preclude him from attracting the best man for this job?
§ Mr. MasonI am hoping that the salary will not preclude such an appointment. It depends, of course, on who we have in mind for the job.