§ Mr. BROOKESasked the Secretary to the Treasury if he can state the number of the staff of the National War Savings committee at th end of March and at the end of July, respectively; if he can give the cost per week of the work of the Committee; if his figure includes the payments made to speakers acting on behalf of the Committee; and if he can give the number of towns with a population of over50,000 who have established war savings committee of their own?
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Mr. McKINNON WOODThe number of staff of the National War Savings Committee (excluding voluntary workers and officers lent by other Departments) was thirteen at the end of March and 108 at the end of July. The total expenditure of the Committee from its formation on 9th February till 29th July has been £11,953, or an average of £419 a week, excluding expenditure on printing, stationery, and advertising (for which no separate figures are readily available), and on accommodation (for which the figure is at present about £48 a week). This figure includes payments to speakers of £521 for travelling and out-of-pocket expenses, and £23 12s. 6d. for loss of time. Ninety-four places with a population of over 50,000 have established War Savings Committees: