§ Mrs. Renée Shortasked the Secretary of State for Social Services why he decided to appoint a man as Director General of the Health Education Council; how many women applied for the post; and how many were short-listed.
§ Sir K. JosephThe appointment of the Health Education Council's Director General is entirely a matter for the council. The council is responsible for advertising the post, selecting a short list and appointing the successful applicant.