61. Brigadier Clarkeasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the average time that a Communist in the Civil Service remained suspended, under the arrangements made by the Prime Minister for security in the public services.
§ Mr. GaitskellThe average length of time for which persons thought to come within the scope of the Prime Minister's statement of 15th March, 1948, have been suspended is about five months.
62. Brigadier Clarkeasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how much was paid out in wages during the year ended December, 1950, to Communists suspended from the Civil Service under the arrangements made by the Prime Minister for security in the public services.
§ Mr. GaitskellAbout£8,000 was paid in 1950 to civil servants coming within the scope of the Prime Minister's statement while on suspension leave during that year.