§ 34. Mr. SMEDLEY CROOKEasked the Minister of Labour if his attention has been drawn to the proposal of the 642 Ministry of Labour to introduce 150 boys and girls as employment grade clerks and whether, in view of the fact that there are ex-service long serving temporary clerks who are desirous of becoming permanent servants and are willing to do and capable of doing the work of employment grade clerks, he will consider their appointment rather than going outside the service in recruitment?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of LABOUR (Mr. R. S. Hudson)Over 1,400 male temporary clerks now employed in the Ministry, nearly all of them ex-service men, are being appointed to the permanent staff in the new" S" class. The legitimate expectations of the temporary staff are being met in this way and will not be prejudiced on account of the proposed recruitment by examination. Such recruitment is, in my right hon. Friend's opinon, essential for the future efficiency of the service.