§ Mr. Chichester-Clarkasked the Minister of Public Building and Works by what methods he ensures that senior members of his Department obtain practical experience of building and construction work; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. John SilkinThe senior members of my Department have had considerable direct experience of building and construction work through responsibilities exercised in connection with the extensive and varied building programme of my Department. Moreover, as I explained on 3rd November in answer to an earlier question by the hon. Member, a large proportion of the senior posts is filled by qualified architects, engineers and surveyors.—[Vol. 790, c.44.]