asked the Minister of Health if he is aware that the Dartmouth and Totnes port sanitary authority are advertising for a port sanitary inspector at a salary of £90, rising by two annual increments of £5 to £100 per annum; that the successful candidate will be required to devote his whole time to the duties of the appointment and should have a thorough knowledge of shipping; whether he approved the terms of the advertisement; and whether he is satisfied that the salary offered is sufficient to obtain the services of a properly qualified sanitary inspector?

My right hon. Friend's attention has been called to this matter, but the terms of the advertisement were not submitted to, nor approved by, my Department. Before approving any appointment which may be submitted by the Port Sanitary Authority, my right hon. Friend will take account of the considerations referred to by the hon. Member.