§ Mr. Adam Hunterasked the Secretary of State for Defence how many naval officers were in positions in Her Majesty's Dockyards in each of the years from 1962 to 1966, inclusive; and if he will give the particulars for each dockyard separately.
§ Mr. J. P. W. MallalieuThe details are as follows:
officers have been appointed to civilian posts in Her Majesty's Dockyards with salaries of £1,500 per annum or over for the years 1962–63, 1964–65, and 1966; and if he will give the particulars for each dockyard separately.
§ Mr. J. P. W. MallalieuThe numbers are as follows:
Portsmouth Devonport Chatham Rosyth 1962 … 1 1 — — 1963 … 2 1 — — 1964 … — — 1 1 1965 … 1 — 1 — 1966 … 1 2 — 1
§ Mr. Adam Hunterasked the Secretary of State for Defence when examinations 197W for qualified technical staff in Her Majesty's Dockyards are normally held; and how long elapses before results are announced.
§ Mr. J. P. W. MallalieuThe Inspector of Trades examination is held every second, even-numbered, year. Candidates successful at a written examination in July go for interview, and the final results have been coming out about eleven months after the written examination. We plan to reduce this time by new arrangements for the interviews.