HC Deb 20 January 1969 vol 776 c13W
Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for Employment and Productivity which Ministers were available in the office of her Department on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day; and for what period of time.

Mrs. Castle

On 31st December two of my Parliamentary Secretaries and I were in our offices throughout the day. On 1st January a Parliamentary Secretary and I were again at my Department. My other Parliamentary Secretaries were readily available to deal with any matters requiring their attention.