§ Mr. Emeryasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many persons are at present on loan or secondment from industry or commerce to his Department; what is the total annual cost to the Exchequer for their services; and what extra sum is being paid to them by industry and commerce in order to meet their previous salary levels.
§ Mr. John DaviesEight persons were on loan or secondment from industry or commerce on 1st January; and the total annual cost to the Exchequer of their services is estimated to be £45,000, including travelling and other expenses. Detatils of supplementary amounts paid by their parent employers are a matter of confidence between the Department and those concerned.
§ Mr. Emeryasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many persons are at present on loan or secondment from industry or commerce to the Aviation Supply section of his Department; what is the total annual cost to the Exchequer for their services; and what extra sum is being paid to them by industry and commerce in order to meet their previous salary levels.
§ Mr. John DaviesThere are none attached directly to the Aerospace Divisions but three of the eight persons on loan or secondment from industry or commerce to the Department are available to advise any division.