§ Mr. Sharpasked the Secretary of State for War how many pay and records offices there are on the home establishment; what is their entitlement of officers, other ranks, A.T.S. and civilians, and how many are actually so employed; what 45W reductions have been made during the last 12 months; and what further reductions does he propose.
§ Mr. BellengerThere are now 17 main Record Offices and 55 Pay Offices in the United Kingdom. The entitlement of staff is dependent on the number of records or pay accounts maintained, together with
RECORD OFFICES. — Actually employed on 21st February, 1947. Reductions made in preceding 12 months. Further reductions envisaged by 1st April, 1948. Officers: Military … 178 98 31 Civilian … 271 4 97 Other Ranks … Nil 822 — A.T.S. … 213 1,713 — Civilians (excluding officer grades) … 5,767 2,809 1,042
PAY OFFICES. — Actually employed on 15th February, 1947. Reductions made in preceding 12 months. Further reductions envisaged by 1st April, 1948. Officers: Military … 1,080 1,020 280 (including 38 A.T.S.) (including A.T.S.) (including A.T.S.) Civilian … 144 (an increase of 26) 45 Other Ranks … 6,575 6,190 2,479 A.T.S. … 2,573 7,019 829 Civilians (excluding officer grades) … 3.501 2,993 1,170