HC Deb 17 February 1967 vol 741 c176W
Mr. Gwynfor Evans

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food why a mono-glot person who has no knowledge of the Welsh language has been appointed as Regional Safety Officer for Wales under his Department to work among people who are predominantly Welsh-speaking.

Mr. John Mackie

The officer selected for the post of Regional Safety Officer, Wales is the most suitable of the candidates available. He is a Welshman, born and bred in North Wales, and has some knowledge of the Welsh language which he is currently improving by further study.