HC Deb 23 January 1945 vol 407 cc632-3
65. Mr. Hugh Lawson

asked the Secretary of State for War if he is aware of the dissatisfaction among personnel of the A.E.C. caused by the appointment to an important educational post of an officer with no experience of teaching and who was not a member of the A.E.C.; and if he will give an assurance that such appointments will be filled only by properly qualified persons.

Sir J. Grigg

I assume the hon. Member is referring to the officer about whom he asked me a Question on 19th December. I understand that this officer will be employed as a staff officer responsible for the organisation of pre-vocational training. I have no reason to suppose he is not fully qualified to perform the duties of his appointment. The last part of the Question does not therefore arise.

Mr. Lawson

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that this officer's only qualifications for this important educational job, which carries with it the rank of lieutenant-colonel, are two years in a bank and sixteen years as a stockbroker?

Sir J. Grigg

There is surely a considerable difference between organising Army classes and actually teaching at them.