§ Mr. Russellasked the Minister of Public Building and Works, in view of the assimilation of the works services of the three Service Departments into his Department, what system he is adopting for selection of the senior professional appointments in the enlarged organisation; and what professional advice he is taking to ensure that the best man, irrespective of Departmental origin, is selected for each appointment.
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§ Mr. RipponFor the limited number of posts at the top of the professional range I propose to rely upon my own judgment in the light of the advice available to me. Professional officers generally will be assimilated into the new organisation in their existing grades. Thereafter the various usual procedures will be followed as the process of reorganisation continues.