§ Captain Kerbyasked the Paymaster-General if he will furnish the names of his regional petroleum officers who are, and have been, responsible for the current rationing system, together with their salaries, expenses, and qualifications for their posts.
§ Mr. MaudlingTwelve regional petroleum officers are employed by the Ministry of Power and administer the current rationing scheme under general 123W directions from the Ministry's headquarters. They are:
The salary scale for these posts is £1,285-£1,530 (approximately £1,200-£1,450 outside London). Travelling and subsistence expenses are payable at normal Civil Service rates appropriate to the grade. These officers have either held similar posts in connection with the previous petrol rationing scheme or have had the necessary experience in other executive posts in the Ministry.
- Mr. E. J. Wright, M.B.E., Edinburgh.
- Mr. A. D. Hampson. Newcastle-on-Tyne.
- Mr. R. A. French, Lytham St. Annes.
- Mr. E. Schofield, Leeds.
- Mr. H. Burris, Nottingham.
- Mr. K. Ladds, Birmingham.
- Mr. W. T. Collins, Cardiff.
- Mr. G. A. Pillinger, M.B.E., Bristol.
- Mr. G. W. Izard, Reading.
- Mr. A. R. D. Murray, Stanmore.
- Mr. R. H. Willmott, Kew.
- Mr. J. C. Cliffe, Cambridge.