HC Deb 30 June 1948 vol 452 cc212-3W
77. Mr. Skinnard

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether the principle of standard salary and expatriation allowance has been introduced for officials of the Government service in the Falkland Islands.

Mr. Rees-Williams

No.

78. Mr. Skinnard

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what is the total establishment of Government officials in the Falkland Islands; how many of these have been locally recruited; and whether any Falkland Islander now occupies the post of head of a Department.

Mr. Rees-Williams

I have asked the Governor for the figures and am awaiting his reply. I will communicate with the hon. Member as soon as I have received the latest information from the Governor.