HC Deb 13 May 1969 vol 783 cc204-6W
Mr. Arnold Shaw

asked the Minister of Public Building and Works through what agency the Yeomen of the Guard at the Tower of London are recruited; and what qualifications are required.

Mr. John Silkin

Yeomen Warders at the Tower of London are recruited exclusively from warrant officers or colour sergeants who are serving, or who have served, on a regular engagement in the British Army or the Royal Air Force. The Director of Manpower Planning, Ministry of Defence, is notified of the Ministry's requirements. Details of the posts are published through Army and Command Orders and in the Army magazine "Soldier". The National Association for Employment of Regular Sailors, Soldiers and Airmen is also notified of vacancies.

The other qualifications for entry are:— (i) in possession of Long Service and Good Conduct Medals;

Member Date of first appointment Fee or salary
Sir Harry Crane, O.B.E., J.P. (Chairman) … … … 30.11.67 £1,100 p.a.
R. Weeden Butler, Esq., M.D., M.Chir., F.R.C.S. … … 21.5.65 6 gns. for each day's attendance at meetings
S. Chapman, Esq., C.B.E. … … … … … 30.11.61 6 gns. for each day's attendance at meetings
Sir Kenneth Cowan, M.D., F.R.C.P.E., F.R.C.P.S., LL.D., D.P.H. 30.11.64 6 gns. for each day's attendance at meetings
C. R. Dale, Esq. … … … … … … … 10.8.48 6 gns. for each day's attendance at meetings
J. S. Grant. Esq., M.D., F.R.C.S., Ed. … … … 30.11.65 6 gns. for each day's attendance at meetings
H. J. Gray, Esq., C.M.G. … … … … … 28.2.68 6 gns. for each day's attendance at meetings
Professor R. E. Lane, C.B.E., M.D., F.R.C.P., M.R.C.S. … 29.11.47 6 gns. for each day's attendance at meetings
T. A. E. Laybourn, Esq., C.B.E., F.C.I.B. … … … 29.11.47 6 gns. for each day's attendance at meetings
Professor C. R. Lowe, M.D.. Ph.D., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. D.P.H. 31.1.66 6 gns. for each day's attendance at meetings
G. H. Lothian, Esq., C.B.E … … … … … 30.11.61 6 gns. for each day's attendance at meetings
A. Martin, Esq. … … … … … … … 30.11.61 6 gns. for each day's attendance at meetings
J. Ll. McQuitty, Esq., Q.C. … … … … … 2.3.61 6 gns. for each day's attendance at meetings
J. G. C. Milligan, Esq. … … … … … … 30.11.61 6 gns. for each day's attendance at meetings
Ian G. Reid, Esq., B.Sc., Dip.Agr. … … … … 30.5.65 6 gns. for each day's attendance at meetings
S. A. Robinson, Esq. … … … … … … 30.11.66 6 gns. for each day's attendance at meetings
Dr. Alice M. Stewart, M.A., M.D., F.R.C.P., M.R.C.S. … 30.11.61 6 gns. for each day's attendance at meetings
M. Vines, Esq., J.P … … … … … … 30.11.66 6 gns. for each day's attendance at meetings

Mr. Oakes

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services on how many occasions during 1968 and 1969 to date the Industrial Injuries Advisory Council or its sub-committees have met; and what is the total time of their meetings in hours during this period.

(ii)under 50 years of age on assuming the appointment; (iii) not less than 5ft. 8ins. in height (measured without boots); and (iv) in possession of at least one medal for field service. Preference is given to those in possession of decorations.