§ Sir W. Jenkinsasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Works and Buildings whether the post of Assistant Director of Emergency Repairs (Wales) was advertised; who received the applications; whether a selected short list was made for interview; who made the appointment; what remuneration is paid; what is the likely staff required and approximate cost; how many sub-offices are to be established and where situated; whether such posts will be available to any competent applicants; and will the salaries paid be comparable to what local authorities are now paying?
§ Mr. HicksThe post in question was not advertised, but was filled in consultation with the Regional Commissioner, Colonel Gerald Bruce and Mr. Percy Thomas, past President of the Royal Institute of British Architects, after several other possible726W choices had been considered. The salary of the post is £1,000 a year. There will be one sub-office at Swansea. The size of the staff will depend on the degree of damage that may be suffered and on the extent of the work in consequence of that damage. At present the appointment of one, or two, Emergency Works Officers is contemplated at salaries of from £600 to £800 a year and of several Assistants at from £400 to £500. These posts will be filled by qualified people recruited, if possible, locally. Consideration will be given to the claims of any suitable applicant.