§ Mr. John Grantasked the Ministry for the Civil Service what representations his Department has received from staff side representatives and others about the employment by the Civil Service of people who have suffered from mental illness; and what steps he will take to improve their employment prospects.
§ Mr. ChannonI have received no representations, but the Civil Service medical adviser is carrying out a detailed survey of staff—including those with a history of mental illness—given unestablished appointments because of initial doubts about their health. If the results of this survey indicate a need for changes in the present arrangements, the Civil Service Commissioners will take the appropriate steps.