HC Deb 26 January 1944 vol 396 c706W
Mr. W. J. Brown

asked the hon. Member for Dulwich, as Chairman of the Kitchen Committee, if he will give a statement to the House showing the number and grades of the employees of the Committee; their rates of pay; whether living accommodation is provided or not; and what provision is made for the staff when the House is not sitting.

Mr. Bracewell Smith

The number of employees is 65, of which 49 are on the regular staff, and 16 are employed part time. The regular staff can be divided into five sections; the rates of pay for each section being as follows:

  • Management Staff from £3 5s. 0d. to £11 10s. 0d. per week.
  • Kitchen Staff from £2 10s. 0d. to £8 0s. 0d. per week.
  • Service Staff from £1 10s. 0d. to £5 3s. 6d. per week.
  • Wine Cellar Staff from £2 15s. 0d. to £4 4s. 0d. per week.
  • Cleaners £1 13s. 6d. per week.

In addition, meals are provided when on duty, and living accommodation is provided for eight members of the staff.

Members of the regular Staff are paid full wages when the House is not sitting.