HC Deb 26 February 1912 vol 34 cc1129-30W
Mr. ALDEN

asked the Secretary to the Admiralty, the number of second division clerks and assistant clerks (new class) respectively serving in his Department on 1st February, 1912?

Dr. MACNAMARA

The numbers are: One hundred and forty-two second division clerks, of whom fifty-two are acting assistant accounts officers; and sixty-seven assistant clerks, thirteen of whom belong to the new class.

Mr. ALDEN

asked the Secretary to the Treasury if he will state the numbers of second division clerks and assistant clerks (new class) respectively serving in His Majesty's Customs House on 1st February, 1912?

Mr. MASTERMAN

The numbers are 95 and 271 respectively.

Mr. ALDEN

asked the President of the Board of Education if he will state the numbers of second division clerks and assistant clerks (new class) respectively serving in his Department on 1st January, 1912?

Mr. J. A. PEASE

On the 1st January, 1912, there were 311 second division clerks (including fifty employed on temporary service), and 305 assistant clerks (new class) serving in my Department. The permanent establishment is 275 second division clerks and 308 assistant clerks (new class).