§ Mr. Emeryasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many persons are at present on loan or secondment from industry or commerce to his Department; what is the total annual cost to the Exchequer for their services; and what extra sum is being paid to them by industry and commerce in order to meet their previous salary levels.
§ Mr. PriorThere were at 1st January, 1972, no persons on loan or secondment to my Department from industry or commerce.