HC Deb 29 November 1928 vol 223 cc612-3W
Sir F. HALL

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the number of ex-service men employed in the Scottish Board of Health on 1st November, 1926, 1st November, 1927 and 1st November, 1928, respectively; and what was likewise the corresponding number of women?

Sir J. GILMOUR

The total number of ex-service men (including ex-service temporary clerks) on the staff of the Scottish Board of Health at each of the three dates referred to was 279, 360 and 344, respectively. The corresponding figures in respect of women of all grades on the Board's staff were 185, 213 and 222.