HC Deb 05 July 1928 vol 219 cc1588-9W
Mr. KELLY

asked the Home Secretary the number of "P" (probationary) clerks in his Department and the number of such clerks promoted to established posts at the last convenient date?

Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKS

The number of permanent, non-pensionable ("P" Class) clerks in the Home Office is 19. Up to the present date three "P" Class clerks have been promoted to established posts.

Mr. KELLY

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland the number of "P" (probationary) clerks in his Department and the number of such clerks promoted to established posts at the last convenient date?

Sir J. GILMOUR

There are no "P" clerks in the Scottish Office, and no clerks of this grade have open promoted to established posts.

Mr. KELLY

asked the Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department the number of "P" (probationary) clerks in his Department and the number of such clerks promoted to established posts at the last convenient date?

Mr. D. HACKING

Eight "P" Class (permanent unestablished) clerks are employed in my Department. No such clerks have been promoted to established posts, but the promotion of one is at present under consideration.

Mr. KELLY

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty the number of "P" (probationary) clerks in his Department and the number of such clerks promoted to established posts at the last convenient date?

Lieut.-Colonel HEADLAM

Two hundred and seventy-seven "P" (permanent non-pensionable) clerks are borne. No promotions have yet been made.

Mr. KELLY

asked the President of the Board of Education the number of "P" (probationary) clerks in his Department and the number of such clerks promoted to established posts at the last convenient date?

Lord E. PERCY

The number of "P" Class (permanent non-pensionable) clerks now employed at the Board of Education is 36. Up to the present, 26 such clerks have been promoted to the established clerical grade.

Mr. KELLY

asked the Minister of Agriculture the number of "P" (probationary) clerks in his Department and the number of such clerks promoted to established posts at the last convenient date?

Mr. GUINNESS

I presume the hon. Member refers to permanent unestablished clerk's. The present number is 30, and the number promoted to date to established posts is 4.