HC Deb 12 March 1947 vol 434 cc205-6W
108. Mr. D. Marshall

asked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster how many drivers are employed by the Control Commission in Germany, and what is the total cost.

Mr. J. Hynd

There are 695 British drivers and about 8,800 German drivers employed on Control Commission work. In addition there are 691 British drivers and some 240 German drivers engaged in the transport of officially sponsored visitors to Germany, particularly those sponsored by the Board of Trade. These figures do not include relatively small numbers of driver mechanics who are usually employed only on maintenance. The cost of the British drivers, excluding allowances which are different for married and single men, is some £9,000 per week. The German drivers are employed at no cost to the British Exchequer.

110. Mr. Birch

asked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster how many women are employed by the Control Commission for Germany; and what are their principal occupations.

Mr. J. Hynd

There are about 5,930 women employed of whom 108 are in the women's services. The great majority are employed as clerks, typists, censors, interpreters and mess supervisors, but there is a proportion in higher grades on administrative and executive duties.

116. Mr. D. Marshall

asked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster how many officers are employed in the Control Commission in Germany; and how many of them speak German.

Mr. J. Hynd

Excluding clerks, typists and other subordinate grades there were 1,474 military officers and 7,300 civilians in the Commission on 1st February, 1947. As I indicated in my reply to the hon. Member for Flint (Mr. Birch) on 14th October, no figures are available to show the number who speak German.

Mr. Gammans

asked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster when he expects to be able to make a further statement regarding the case of Mr. J. A. Thompson, 8 Granville Road, Stroud Green, N.4, who contracted tuberculosis whilst on duty for the Control Commission in Germany.

Mr. J. Hynd

I cannot give an exact date. I have asked for the report from the medical authorities in Germany to be expedited. I will communicate with the hon. Member as soon as possible.

Mr. Stokes

asked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster whether Mr. T. E. Radford, director of instruments and signals division, is paid solely by the Control Commission; with what firm he is connected; and how much he is paid by the Control Commission.

Mr. J. Hynd

I assume my hon. Friend is referring to Mr. A. S. Radford, who is head of the instruments and signals section of the electrical and instruments equipment branch of the industry division. So far as I am aware he is paid solely by the Control Office and I know of no connection with any firm. His salary. exclusive of allowances, is £1,720.