Scottish Education Department (Staff).

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13. Mr. HOGGE

asked the Secretary for Scotland whether he will state the number of Scotsmen on the staff of the Scottish Education Department?

Mr. McKINNON WOOD

No, Sir. The Civil Service Commissioners in their appointments make no distinction between British nationalities, and I think this has proved not to the disadvantage of Scotland.

Mr. HOGGE

Will the right hon. Gentleman answer the question?

Mr. McKINNON WOOD

Yes. The answer is no.

Mr. HOGGE

Will the right hon. Gentleman state the number of Scotsmen?

Mr. MCKINNON WOOD

No.