§ 28. Sir JOHN SPEARasked the Secretary to the Treasury if he will give the number of applications for employment on the outdoor staff under the National 1629 Insurance Act that have been received by the Commissioners in response to their advertisement, and how many of these appointments have been made or are about to be made; and will a list of the men selected be published?
§ Mr. MASTERMANFor appointment on the outside staffs (male and female) of the four Commissions 33,738 applications have been received. The number of appointments for which applications are being considered follows the Report of the Interdepartmental Committee on the outside staff, a copy of which I am forwarding to the hon. Member. The answer to the last part of the question is in the affirmative. The usual procedure for publication will be followed.
§ Mr. CLYNESWith reference to the last point, when the list is published will the right hon. Gentleman announce the past occupation of those successful gentlemen; and give some statement as to their fitness for the posts?
§ Mr. MASTERMANI am not sure about that. I am willing to consider representations on the subject, but I do not think it is usual in such cases.