§ 69. Mr. W. Brownasked the Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department on what grounds the month's notice of discharge on account of redundancy given to Mr. John Rodgers, recently employed as director of post-war export planning in his Department, which was due to expire on 30th April, 1942, was extended to 17th May, 1942, thus ensuring that further reserved employment in another Department became available immediately following the expiration of his service in the Department of Overseas Trade?
§ Mr. JohnstoneMr. Rodgers' appointment was extended until the 17th May because it was found impracticable for the permanent Director who succeeded him, as part of a general reorganisation of the Department, to take up his new duties before that date.
§ Mr. BrownCan the hon. Gentleman conceive of any circumstances in which this officer would cease to be indispensable?
§ Mr. JohnstoneThe hon. Gentleman had better ask the Department in which he is serving.