HC Deb 26 April 1967 vol 745 cc291-2W
67. Mr. John Lee

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he is satisfied that the staff of the Official Receiver's Office is adequate to discharge its present functions; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Jay

Owing to staff shortages in Official Receivers' Offices, including the Office at Reading, some delays have arisen in the discharge of their functions. Efforts are being made to recruit additional staff for Official Receivers' Offices generally. Difficulties have been acute at Reading but the staff have volunteered to work overtime and are being increased.