HC Deb 21 June 1966 vol 730 cc270-1
29. Mr. Tilney

asked the Minister of Power if he will give a general direction, in the public interest, to nationalised industries boards to second their personnel for a tour in overseas countries of the Commonwealth and to ensure that those volunteering to go will not lose promotion in their home-based jobs.

Dr. Bray

No, Sir, but the boards' attention has been drawn to the White Paper on Overseas Development in which it was said: "We should like to see it widely accepted in this country that a professional career should normally include a period of work overseas in a developing country …" The boards have indicated that they will continue to do their best to help.

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