Under-developed Countries (Senior Appointments)

HC Deb 12 June 1958 vol 589 c30W

Mr. Fort

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many senior appointments in under-developed countries the Gater Committee have considered and recommended, respectively, in 1956 and 1957.

Mr. Simon

In 1956, five senior appointments in the under-developed countries were considered by the Gater Committee and recommendations were made for four. In 1957, 25 appointments were considered and recommendations were made for 15.