andMr. Carew asked the Minister for Agriculture if he will state (a) in what proportions the costs of the Milk Costings Commission were divided between remuneration of personnel and actual collection of evidence from people in a position to give evidence; (b) the names of the personnel of the commission; and (c) the amounts each received.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Milk Costings Commission.
(a) Of the total cost of the investigation up to the 26th October, 1957, 51 per cent. comprised salaries of costings officers and fees paid to the technical director and 6.5 per cent. comprised honoraria to farmers who kept the required costings records.
(b) The following are the members of the committee:—
Professor T.A. Smiddy, chairman.
Mr. John Feely, Mr. Liam Barry (Representing suppliers of milk to creameries).
Mr. J.G. Hill, Mr. E.P. Linehan (Representing suppliers of milk for liquid consumption).
Mr. G.W. O'Brien, Miss K. McDowell (Representing the Prices Advisory Body).
Professor M.D. McCarthy, Central Statistics Office; Mr. D.P. Hoctor, Department of Agriculture.
(c) The members of the committee do not receive any remuneration for their services, but are paid travelling expenses and subsistence allowances in connection with their attendance at committee meetings.