§ Mr. Biffenasked the First Secretary of State and Secretary of State for Economic Affairs if Mr. N. A. Morling will be bound by the Official Secrets Act, as a result of his appointment as a senior industrial adviser to the director general of the National Economic Development Council.
§ Mr. Harold LeverYes, in the same way as other members of the National Economic Development Office.
§ Mr. Biffenasked the First Secretary of State and Secretary of State for Economic Affairs what charge will fall on public funds as a result of the appointment of Mr. N. A. Morling as a senior industrial adviser to the director general of the National Economic Development Council.
§ Mr. Harold LeverA fee of £7,500 per annum will be paid to his firm in recognition of Mr. Morling's services with the National Economic Development Office.