§ Mr. James Davidsonasked the Minister of Overseas Development what is the present size of the Corps of Specialists; and what plans there are for the expansion of this corps, particularly in the field of agriculture.
§ Mr. PrenticeThe corps was planned to build up to a total membership of about 100 in the first few years. The number who have accepted appointment so far is 58 including 11 agriculturists. Any further expansion of the corps will be for review profession by profession when membership approaches the initial total. The proportion of agricultural specialists will depend upon the demand from overseas countries at that time and also upon the availability of suitably qualified people for secondment from appropriate institutions in Britain.