HC Deb 25 October 1920 vol 133 cc1355-6W
Mr. W. SHAW

asked the Minister of Labour the total monthly expenditure of the Ministry of Labour (Appointments Department); and also the number of posts found for officers and ex-service men of higher education registered with this Department?

Sir M. BARLOW

The total monthly expenditure of the Ministry of Labour (Appointments Department), based on the August figures, which are the latest available, is £104,029 16s. 5d. The work of the Appointments Department includes provision both for appointments and training. Of the £104,029 16s. 5d., salaries (including both training and appointment officers) amount to £18,000, and £86,000 is for grants to trainees. An estimated reduction of £6,000 in monthly salaries is anticipated from the end of this year. The total number of posts found for officers and ex-service men registered with the Department up to the 15th October is 42,868.