§ Mr. COMYNS-CARRasked the Minister of Transport how many persons are employed on duties of inspection under the Ministry of Transport, and at what annual cost, classified in each case according to the purpose of the inspection?
§ Mr. GOSLINGThe officers employed on duties of inspection under the Ministry of Transport are the inspecting officers of railways and their assistants, who are responsible for reporting on matters connected with the safety of railways and tramways. They are eight in number at an annual cost, including bonus, of £7,200.