§ Mr. Prescottasked the President of the Board of Trade what is the total cost per annum of the Cotton Control; how many persons are in its employ; and what is the total cost per annum of their salaries.
§ Sir S. CrippsThe total annual cost of administering the Cotton Control, as at present organised, is approximately £207,000. The number of non-industrial employees (at home and overseas) was 460 on 1st July, 1947; the total cost per annum of their salaries is £175 000
§ Mr. Prescottasked the President of the Board of Trade what is the total cost per annum of the Cotton Board; how many persons are in its employ; and what is the total cost per annum of their salaries.
§ Sir S. CrippsInformation regarding the numbers of persons employed by the Cotton Board and the salaries paid to them is not available as they are not paid from public funds. The accounts of the Cotton Board for the year ended 31st March, 1947, will be published shortly and should contain information of interest to the hon. Member.