§ Mr. Jannerasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, pursuant to the reply of 26 April, Official Report, column 602, when equal opportunities officers were designated within his Department; by whom such designation was made; and what the grades and duties of such officers are.
§ Mr. WhitneyEqual opportunities officers were nominated in March by departmental management at principal level in the Overseas Development Administration and Diplomatic Service grade 5 in the Diplomatic Wing. The main duties of the equal opportunities officers will be to monitor equal opportunities policies within the Department and give advice on their development and implementation.