HC Deb 12 November 1970 vol 806 c225W
49. Sir D. Walker-Smith

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will indicate the position of the Office of Manpower Economics in the context of Parliamentary accountability, interrogation and supervision.

Mr. R. Carr

The office will be an independent non-statutory body appointed under my general powers and the cost borne on my Department's vote. I shall be responsible for answering any Questions in Parliament about the office.