§ Mr. PIELOUasked the Minister of Pensions how many of the 20 highest posts in his Department are occupied by non-service men?
§ Major TRYONSeven out of the 20 most highly-paid posts in the Ministry are held by non-service men.
§ Mr. PIELOUasked the Minister of Pensions the name, age, status, and salary in the Civil Service on the 1st August, 1914, or on later date of establishment, if established after that date, of each of the persons of the rank of principal clerk and above employed at the headquarters of his Department who did not serve with the forces during the War; and what are their present posts and salaries, including bonus?
§ Major TRYONI would refer the hon. Member to the information on this subject furnished in the list supplied on the 27th March, 1923, in reply to a similar question by the hon. Member for Chester-le-Street (Mr. Lawson). There has been no material alteration in the position since that date, except that two senior posts have been abolished and 48 medical officers, all of whom served with the forces during the War, have been appointed to the establishment.