HC Deb 09 July 1931 vol 254 cc2286-7W
Mr. W. J. BROWN

asked the Minister of Health the number of higher clerical officers employed in his Department as at 1st April, 1931; and the number of higher clerical officers promoted to higher posts during the period 1st April, 1930, to 31st March, 1931?

Mr. GREENWOOD

The numbers are 326 and seven respectively.

Mr. BROWN

asked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury the number of higher clerical officers employed in the Inland Revenue as at 1st April, 1931; and the number of higher clerical officers promoted to higher posts during the period 1st April, 1930, to 31st March, 1931?

Mr. PETHICK - LAWRENCE

The number of higher clerical officers employed in the Inland Revenue as at 1st April, 1931, was 88. There were no promotions from the rank of higher clerical officer to higher post during the year ended 31st March last.

Mr. BROWN

asked the President of the Board of Education the number of higher clerical officers employed in his Department as at 1st April, 1931, and the number of higher clerical officers promoted to higher posts during the period 1st April, 1930, to 31st March, 1931?

Mr. LEES-SMITH

The number of higher clerical officers employed in the Board of Education on 1st April last was 97. The number of such officers pro- moted to higher posts during the period 1st April, 1930, to 31st March, 1931, was five.