§ 70. Mr. Raikesasked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury whether, in connection with the selection of 150 clerical officers for promotion on transfer through the Treasury Pool Board to the grade of higher clerical and executive officer in other Departments, he will direct that all applicants be considered strictly in order of seniority in the general clerical class; and if he will take steps to ensure that all nominating Departments pay full regard to the need for the submission of highly experienced candidates.
§ Mr. Glenvil HallDepartments have been instructed that clerical officers to be nominated under the scheme to which the hon. Member refers must have had at least eight years' service in the grade and must be well qualified for promotion. Due regard will be paid to seniority both by Departments when considering nominations and by the Treasury in summoning nominees before the Pool Board and assigning successful nominees to vacancies in other Departments.