§ Mrs. Renee Shortasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will make a statement on the terms and conditions of appointment, including salary, of the chief scientist to his Department.
§ Mr. NewtonProfessor Francis O'Grady's appointment is on a part-time advisory basis and took effect from 1 September 1986. He remains Professor of Microbiology at the University of Nottingham, which is responsible for his salary and is reimbursed for the five sessions a week that he devotes to his duties as chief scientist. The appointment is for two years initially with the possibility of an extension.