§ 59. Mr. Pentlandasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many British scientists and engineers have returned to Great Britain to date from the United States of America and Canada during 1964 as a result of the activities of the selection board representing the British Civil Service, the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority and the Central Electricity Generating Board.
§ Mr. HoggMost of the scientists and engineers who have so far returned in 1964 were seen by the Board in 1963, when 146 candidates were recommended; 37 of those interviewed are known to have returned so far. In 1964 the Board has recommended about 190, but it is too early to say how many offers of employment will be accepted.
§ 60. Mr. Pentlandasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science, what special inducements are offered to British scientists and engineers engaged in United States of America and Canadian universities and private firms by the selection board representing the British Civil Service, the United Kingdom Atomic Enery Authority and the Central Electricity Generating Board, in order to persuade them to return to Great Britain.
§ Mr. HoggThe Joint Interviewing Board applies the same standards or recruitment as for candidates interviewed in the United Kingdom.
The Board pays to candidates in North America their travelling expenses to and from the nearest place of interview and, in suitable cases, employing departments and authorities will pay return fare to the United Kingdom of successfully assigned candidates and their families.