HC Deb 20 March 1928 vol 215 cc237-8W
Mr. VARLEY

asked the Secretary for Mines what is the number of professional and technical officers upon the permanent staff of his Department; and what are their respective designations?

Commodore KING

Two members of the permanent staff of the Mines Department are specifically graded as professional and technical officers. In addition there are 106 inspectors of mines and quarries who are required to possess professional or technical qualifications, and 11 professional accountants are engaged in the Liquidation Finance Division.