§ Mr. Eggarasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will list the professional and other qualifications of the principal finance officer and principal establishment officer for his Department.
§ Mr. YoungerThe principal finance officer is a graduate in mathematics and physics. Before his appointment, he had considerable experience in finance divisions of the Scottish Office and in Her Majesty's Treasury.
The principal establisment officer is a graduate in history. His wide experience of Government service includes inland revenue and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office as well as the Scottish Office.
Both officers have attended relevant courses at the Civil Service college.