HC Deb 29 January 1958 vol 581 cc70-1W
66. Mr. Hector Hughes

asked the Minister of Labour if he will make a statement on the work, during each of the last five years, of the Resettlement Advisory Board indicating how many ex-officers recently retired from Her Majesty's Forces have applied and been given, respectively, appointments in other branches of Her Majesty's service whether overseas or otherwise; in which branches; and if he will also indicate the educational or other tests of fitness applied and the success or otherwise of such appointments.

Mr. Iain Macleod

The Resettlement Advisory Board was appointed in July, 1957. For information about appointments in Government service I would refer the hon. and learned Member to the replies given to him on 22nd and 23rd January by my right hon. Friends the Minister of Defence and the Secretary of State for the Colonies.