HC Deb 03 February 1971 vol 810 c389W
Mr. Alec Jones

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many staff, and of which grades, have been involved in the work of child care in Wales in his Department in London and Wales.

Mr. Peter Thomas

I have been asked to reply.

Some of the time of the following staff were given to the work of child care in Wales which was transferred to the Welsh Office on 1st January, 1971:

In London

  • 1 Assistant Secretary.
  • 1 Principal.
  • 1 Higher Executive Officer.
  • 1 Executive Officer.
  • 1 Clerical Officer.
  • 1 Chief Inspector.
  • 1 Deputy Chief Inspector.
  • 1 Senior Medical Inspector.
  • 1 Medical Inspector.

In Wales

  • 1 Superintending Inspector.
  • 6 Inspectors.
  • 4 Clerical Staff.
  • 3 Typists.

Mr. Alec Jones

asked the Secretary of State for Wales how many additional staff, showing their grades, will be required to carry out the new functions of the Welsh Office for child care in Wales.

Mr. Peter Thomas

Twelve additional posts were added to the complement of the Welsh Office on 1st January, 1971.

The grades were:

  • 1 Superintending Inspector.
  • 4 Inspectors.
  • 1 Principal.
  • 1 Higher Executive Officer.
  • 1 Executive Officer.
  • 2 Clerical Officers.
  • 2 Typists.