Statutory Orders (Authority to Sign)

HC Deb 27 May 1946 vol 423 c122W

14. Sir W. Wakefield

asked the Minister of Supply how many officers of his Department are authorised to sign Statutory Rules and Orders on his behalf; and what are the respective departmental ranks of these persons.

Mr. Wilmot

Thirteen, Sir. Their ranks are permanent secretary, second secretary and under secretary.

86. Mr. Walker Smith

asked the Minister of Transport how many officers of his Department are authorised to sign Statutory Rules and Orders on his behalf; and what are the respective departmental ranks of these persons..

Mr. Barnes

The number of officers authorised to sign Statutory Rules and Ordets on my behalf is 30. These officers hold the ranks of secretary, deputy secretary, under secretary, principal assistant secretary or assistant secretary.