§ Mr. GRUNDYasked the Minister of Pensions what was the total amount expended during the three months ending 31st March, 1923, in respect of salaries to staff at Ministry headquarters, salaries to staff at regional headquarters, and salaries to staff at local area offices, respectively; and what was the amount expended under the same headings for the three months ending 31st March, 1920?
§ Major TRYONThe amounts paid in salaries and wages during the periods named were:—
— Quarter ended 31st March, 1920. 31st March, 1923. £ £ Headquarters 523,047 302,833 Regional Headquarters 161,057 266,952 Area Offices 74,777 207,647 Staff of Local Committees. 217,857 — Total 976,738 777,432