HC Deb 27 November 1957 vol 578 cc1140-1
24. Mr. Albu

asked the Minister of Labour when it is proposed to establish members of his Department's Personnel Advisory Service.

Mr. Iain Macleod

I cannot say whether or when any of these posts will be established.

Mr. Albu

Will not the right hon. Gentleman agree that this department is doing an extremely valuable job, and has been doing it for many years? Does he not think the time has now come to make it a permanent part of his Department?

Mr. Macleod

I think there are arguments on both sides. Certainly there are for establishing these posts, but there is something to be said for keeping a certain number of them temporary to enable contact to be swifter between my Department and industry.