The number of appointments made through the central register to the Departments mentioned by the hon. Member is 1,927, allocated as follows: Admiralty 354, Air Ministry 241, Ministry of Economic Warfare 136, Ministry of Food 136, Ministry of Information 89, Ministry of Shipping 8, Ministry of Supply 516, War Office 447. Most of these appointments are to posts which have a maximum salary of not less than £400 per annum, but precise particulars of the salaries are not in my possession.