53. Dame IreneWard asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation whether he is satisfied that the structure of the British Transport Commission, which enables the board to engage highly-paid staff, reconstruct policy, etc., and dismiss staff, even with compensation, is fitted to attract first-class men to the Commission; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. WatkinsonThe recent increases in the salaries of chairmen and members of the boards of nationalised industries should help the British Transport Commission to offer the salaries necessary to ensure that they have the services of first-class men.