20 FEBRUARY 1948, Page 5

My observations last week on the inadequacy of the salaries

of Judges find appropriate comment in the statement made on Wednesday that Lord Citrine, who not so long ago was secretary of the Trades Union Congress, now draws £8,500 a year as Chairman of the British Electricity Authority. The same amount goes to the Chairmen of the National Coal Board and the National Steel Board. High Court Judges get £5,000 a year, Lords Justices

of Appeal the same—which is what they have had ever since 1832. bolus.