HC Deb 30 January 1940 vol 356 cc992-3W
Mr. Creech Jones

asked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury under what special circumstances the son of a Member of the Government has been given an appointment in the Treasury as secretary to his father; and what qualifications of the person concerned justify this appointment?

Captain Crookshank

I assume that the hon. Member refers to the son of the Minister without Portfolio, who was appointed private secretary to his father on the outbreak of war when a rapid expansion of the Civil Service was necessary. He possesses the academic and general qualifications appropriate to this appointment. He is not receiving remuneration from public funds.