§ Sir E. Graham-Littleasked the Minister of Agriculture how many appointments have been made to the staff of his Department from outside the Civil Service; and to what posts?
§ Sir R. Dorman-SmithThe number of new appointments since 1st January last is 499. Of these appointments 16 were to professional, scientific or technical posts, 395 to executive and clerical posts, 45 to typing posts and 43 to messengerial and cleaning posts. Of the 499 appointments, 320 were temporary.