Government Advisers

Oral Answers to Questions — National Finance – in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 10 Tachwedd 1964.

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Photo of Mr Richard Glyn Mr Richard Glyn , North Dorset 12:00, 10 Tachwedd 1964

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will list the names, salaries and conditions of service, and the qualifications of persons who have been engaged in an advisory capacity to assist the Prime Minister and other Ministers or Departments.

Photo of Mr Niall MacDermot Mr Niall MacDermot , Derby North

With permission, I shall circulate this information in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Photo of Mr Richard Glyn Mr Richard Glyn , North Dorset

Is the hon. and learned Gentleman satisfied that these people have been informed that they are all subject to the Official Secrets Act and the instructions as to official behaviour which apply to established civil servants?

NameSalaryConditions of ServiceQualificationDepartment
£
T. Balogh, Esq.6,500Full-timeReader in Economics University of OxfordCabinet Office
Prof. P. Blackett6,500Full-timeProfessor of Physics University of LondonTechnology
H. F. R. Catherwood, Esq.UnpaidFull-timeManaging Director, British AluminiumEconomic Affairs
N. Kaldor, Esq.4,00031½ days a weekReader in Economics University of CambridgeH.M. Treasury
R. Neild, Esq.6,100Full-timeDeputy Director, National Institute of Economic and Social ResearchH.M. Treasury
Sir Solly Zuckerman, who is already Chief Scientific Adviser to the Secretary of State for Defence, at a salary of £8,200, has been appointed to the staff of the Cabinet Office as Scientific Adviser. He will also advise the Foreign Secretary on the scientific aspects of disarmament.