§ 112. Mr. Bryant Godman Irvineasked the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Affairs what opportunities are available for members of Her Majesty's Overseas Civil Service to transfer to Her Majesty's Diplomatic Service; and how many have availed themselves of such opportunities since 1st August, 1966.
§ Mr. BowdenIt is not possible for members of Her Majesty's Overseas Civil Service to transfer direct to the Diplomatic Service. They may however join it in other ways, for example through the Supplementary Competition for entry to the Administrative Branch. Of eight entrants to the Service through this Competition since 1st August, 1966, two were former members of Her Majesty's Overseas Civil Service.