HC Deb 13 February 1940 vol 357 c592W
Mrs. Adamson

asked the Secretary of State for War how many members of the Women's Auxiliary Territorial Service are employed on clerical and allied duties in the headquarters offices and in the out-stations of the War Department, respectively?

Mr. Stanley

Fifty are employed on such duties in the War Office, and approximately 4,000 in the out-stations.

Mrs. Adamson

asked the Secretary of State for War how many members of the Women's Auxiliary Territorial Service are employed on clerical and allied duties at the Record and Pay Office, Foots Cray; what are the numbers of the various ranks employed there; and what is the total weekly cost to the State of their employment in that office?

Mr. Stanley

The numbers are:

Officers 3
Section leaders 11
Sub-section leaders 15
Volunteers 291
Total 320

The weekly cost of pay and allowances for rations and accommodation is approximately £773.