HC Deb 18 October 1966 vol 734 cc28-9W
Sir Knox Cunningham

asked the Minister of Overseas Development what is the length of Mr. Michael Kittermaster's secondment from the Civil Service to the Zambian Government as Director of Zambian Broadcasting; and what control over his activities is retained by Her Majesty's Government during such secondment.

Mr. Oram

Mr. Kittermaster is seconded for a tour of two years' residential service from last January. During that period he is a servant of the Zambian Government and his official activities are a matter for that Government alone.

Mr. Biggs-Davison

asked the Minister of Overseas Development whether Mr. Michael Kittermaster is still attached under official arrangements to Zambia Radio; and what have been his duties and conditions of employment.

Mr. Oram

Yes. Mr. Kittermaster's services were requested in September, 1965. His duties are those of Director of Broadcasting Services. He is on secondment from the Home Civil Service to the service of the Government of Zambia until January, 1968.