§ 17. Mr. Dalyellasked the Minister for the Civil Service what he is doing to expand late entry to the Civil Service.
§ Mrs. HartWidespread opportunities for this exist already and changes are made as required. But this recommendation by the Fulton Committee needs to be examined together with their other major proposals. The study of these involves examining the qualities and qualifications needed for different levels of work. This will provide the basis for decisions on levels and ages of recruitment taking into account our agreement with the Committee that the Service should remain one which most people enter for a full career.
§ Mr. DalyellWhen do the Government hope to make a statement on their discussions with the I.P.C.S. on this matter, especially to reinforce the under-staffing in the Inland Revenue?
§ Mrs. HartThat is a slightly separate question, but on all these matters we are having complete and full discussions and consultations with the staff side. The specific problem here is that there are a number of detailed matters to be considered in the context of working towards the Fulton Committee's objectives.