HC Deb 18 May 1972 vol 837 cc192-3W
Mr. Spearing

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will publish the report and recommendations of the independent review team drawn from the Civil Service Department concerning the future activities and rôle of the Directorate of Overseas Surveys.

Mr. Wood

No.

Mr. Spearing

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what was the date planned for the completion of the report of the independent review team drawn for the civil service department concerning the future activities and rôle of the Directorate of Overseas Surveys; when was this report completed; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Wood

The report was expected by the end of April, 1971, and was received that May. With regard to the last part of the Question, I would refer the hon. Gentleman to the reply which I gave to my hon. Friend the Member for Essex, South-East (Sir Bernard Braine) on 11th May.—[Vol. 836, c. 426–7.]