FISH CONTROL (STAFF).

HC Deb 05 March 1940 vol 358 cc218-9W

Sir G. Mitcheson

asked the Minister of Food the number of officials and staff still being retained under the so-called Bennett scheme of fish control at the various fishing ports; and what is the cost thereof per week?

Mr. W. S. Morrison

No officials are retained at the ports in connection with the September scheme of fish control.

Sir G. Mitcheson

asked the Minister of Food the number and details of staff still employed at the fish control office, Oxford, and the cost per week of such staff?

Mr. Morrison

The staff employed at the Fish Finance Branch, Oxford, consists of: 1 Director of Fish Finance, 1 Assistant Director, 1Deputy Assistant Director, who are employed part of their time on other duties. There are also: 3 Accountants, 16 Trade Specialists, 3 Administrative Assistants, 42 Clerks and Typists, six of whom are under notice. The weekly cost is £298 3s. 7d.