§ Mr. Michael Lathamasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is the present staffing establishment of the Cheese Subsidy Section of his Milk and Milk Products Division; what was the establishment on 16th May; and what is the annual cost to public funds, both in salaries and administrative expenses, of the section.
§ Mr. BishopThe section now comprises one principal, one higher executive officer, one executive officer and three clerical officers, an addition of two clerical officers compared with the staffing on 16th May.
The annual cost to public funds covering both salaries and administrative expenses is estimated to be about £34,000 in a full year.
§ Mr. Michael Lathamasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether the officials in the Cheese Subsidy Section of his Milk and Milk Products Division are still engaged full-time on the administration of the cheese subsidy.
§ Mr. BishopYes.