HC Deb 30 July 1946 vol 426 c156W
135. Mr. Digby

asked the Minister of Works how far the responsibility for finance and supervision for structures erected under the auspices of his Department is vested in the architect; what are the functions of regional works engineers; how many persons are so employed and at what salaries.

Mr. Tomlinson

The architect is responsible for the erection of the building within the approved estimate of cost and to the agreed plans and specification. The function of the regional works engineer is to assist the architect by supervising the erection of the building. There are II regional works engineers whose salaries vary from £665 to £1,035 per annum.