§ Mr. Derek Pageasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs how many 276W temporary appointments were made to British diplomatic posts in each of the last three years; and what was the status of such appointees.
§ Mr. PadleyFrom 1st January, 1962, to 31st December, 1964, the following temporary appointments were made to diplomatic posts in the Foreign Service.
1962 1963 1964 Counsellor … — 1 — First Secretary … 8 15 5 Second Secretary … 1 5 2 Third Secretary … — 9 3 The appointments were for unestablished posts for periods ranging from three to five years. The officers concerned have the same status as established officers of equivalent rank.