Shipbuilding Industry Board

HC Deb 29 January 1969 vol 776 c326W

45. Mr. Hordern

asked the Minister of Technology when he proposes to publish the first report of the Shipbuilding Industry Board.

Mr. Fowler

The Report which the House ordered to be printed on 24th July was published on 27th January.

Mr. Wingfield Digby

asked the Minister of Technology what are the present numbers and cost of employees of the Shipbuilding Industry Board; and whether they rank as civil servants.

Mr. Fowler

The Board has 20 employees and the present annual cost of their salaries, wages and employer's contributions is £42,328. Except for three who are seconded from Government Departments, they do not rank as civil servants.