§ Mr. Onslowasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many of the non-industrial staff of his Department were absent without authority on 14 May; how many of these hold politically sensitive posts; and if he will take steps to transfer those officials in the latter category to work where opposition to Government policy does not matter.
§ Mr. Whitelaw123 non-industrial staff of the Home Office were absent from duty without authority on 14 May. I am satisfied that no special action is called for on the lines suggested.