asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide the following information regarding the Office of Public Works: the number of architects, artists and draughtsmen employed; and the number of people employed at each of the other grades in the Office of Public Works, including those of tradesmen such as plumbers, carpenters, electricians, bricklayers, plasterers, etc.

The following tabular statement sets out the present staffing levels obtaining in the various grades in the Office of Public Works:

Office of Public Works

*A considerable number in these grades are remunerated on the basis of a small annual, quarterly or monthly stipend on commission.