§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Minister of Technology for what reasons he is advertising for a scientist or engineer as private secretary to the Parliamentary Secretary; and whether applications for the post are open to those who are working in defence research establishments.
§ Mr. BennI thought it useful to encourage talented young engineers and scientists to take an interest in the policy and administrative work of my Department at an early stage of their careers. The post was open to staff in my Department and in the defence research establishments.