§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for Transport whether he will list the number of persons working on the regional emergency committees, giving their salaries, and specifying the number receiving less than £65 per week; and what is the estimated total costs of these activities.
§ Mr. William RodgersThe number of members of the emergency committees in Scotland, Wales and the English regions are:
Scotland 21 Wales 12 English regions Northern 16 Yorks & Humberside 15 East Midlands 16 Eastern 14 London 12 South East 17 South West 12 West Midlands 18 North West 16 Total 169 All the members are senior officials representing a number of Government interests and earning more than £65 per week. The work falls alongside their normal duties. The time devoted to it is not identified and they receive no extra remuneration.