§ Colonel WEDGWOODasked the Home Secretary what was the increase of salary obtained by Sir Basil Thomson to which Sir Basil refers in his recent communication to the Press; what was his salary on leaving office; and what is the retiring pension that he has secured?
§ Mr. SHORTTSir Basil Thomson's salary was increased from £1,500 to £2,000 a year from 1st May, 1920. His salary on leaving office was £2,000. The amount of his pension has been fixed at £1,120.