§ Q15. Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Prime Minister why he has offered a two-year guaranteed term of employment contract to the Chairman of the National Board for Prices and Incomes; in how many cases he has offered similar two-year contracts of guaranteed employment; and whether he will make a statement.
§ The Prime MinisterSome weeks ago I discussed with Mr. Jones the possibility of extending his appointment until Spring 1971. Mr. Jones has now decided that he does not wish to be reappointed after the expiration of his current appointment in March of next year.