– in the House of Commons at on 24 March 1943.
Mr Frederick Bellenger
, Bassetlaw
asked the Secretary of State for Air the individual emoluments fixed by him for the members of the British Overseas Airways Corporation; and whether any such members are receiving additional remuneration under Section 1 (5) and (6) of the British Overseas Airways Act, 1939?
Sir Archibald Sinclair
, Caithness and Sutherland
With the exception of the Chief Executive Member, the members of the Corporation have, from the beginning, given their services without remuneration. In accordance with Section 1 (6) of the British Overseas Airways Act, 1939, the remuneration paid to the Chief Executive Member is a matter for the Corporation to determine.
Mr Frederick Bellenger
, Bassetlaw
Has the Corporation in fact so determined, and, if so, what was the amount?
Sir Archibald Sinclair
, Caithness and Sutherland
That is not what I am asked in the Question. Perhaps the hon. Member will put that down. I am asked for the individual emoluments fixed by me, and I have answered that Question.
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