§ 25. Mr. GLOSSOPasked the Minister of Agriculture the number of livestock officers appointed, whether additional or replacements, during the past three years; what are the qualifications necessary for candidates; and what body is actually responsible for the individual appointments?
§ The MINISTER of AGRICULTURE (Major Elliot)One livestock officer has been appointed during the last three years to fill a vacancy caused by death. The qualifications necessary for candidates are a practical knowledge and experience of farming, milk recording and breeding of live stock—especially pedigree stock. Appointments are made by the Ministry after considering recommendations of a Selection Board, consisting of representatives of the Ministry and of the Civil Service Commissioners, by whom candidates are interviewed.
§ Mr. GLOSSOPCan the right hon. and gallant Gentleman tell me if any practical agriculturists have been appointed livestock officers?
§ Major ELLIOTThe Ministry take such matters into account when considering the report of the selection committee.