HC Deb 30 May 1946 vol 423 cc217-8W
Colonel Crosthwaite-Eyre

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many persons within his Department are authorised to sign Statutory Rules and Orders on his behalf; and what are the respective Departmental ranks of these persons.

Mr. Ede

The general practice is that such Rules and Orders are signed by the Home Secretary. In a few exceptional cases the Permanent Under-Secretary signs on his behalf.

Colonel Crosthwaite-Eyre

asked the Minister of Labour 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 officers.

Mr. Isaacs

Ten officers of the Ministry of Labour are authorised to sign Statutory Rules and Orders on my behalf. These consist of the Permanent Secretary, two Deputy-Secretaries and seven Under-Secretaries.

71. Mr. C. S. Taylor

asked the Minister of Pensions 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. Wilfred Paling

All Statutory Rules and Orders made on behalf of the Minister have been signed by the Secretary. The number of such Orders is small and no need has therefore arisen for a formal list of officers authorised to sign. I anticipate that any future Orders will be signed either by the Secretary or Deputy Secretary,