§ Mr. ROSEasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Shipping Controller if he can make a statement detailing the number of part and full-time officials and employés of his Department and the amount expended for salaries, fees, expenses, office rents, and upkeep for the entire establishment, including branch and provincial offices, as well as for headquarters staffs; and whether any measures are being taken or are in contemplation for drastically reducing the staffs and expense of the Department?
Colonel WILSONTo collect the details asked for by the hon. Member would involve much labour and expense which would not, in my opinion, be justified by the practical result. I can assure the hon. Member that the closest attention is being given in the Ministry of Shipping to the reduction of staff and expense of the Department. With reference to the latter part of my hon. Friend's question, I would refer him to the reply I gave to the hon. Member for the Elland Division on the 26th February.