§ Mr. Bishopasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will now review the establishment of his Department with a view to enabling women to take posts as calf certifying officers, fatstock technical officers, fishery officers, marine staff and navigation officers.
§ Mr. PriorI have decided that in future suitable women candidates will be able to compete for posts as calf certifying officers, fatstock technical officers and investigation officers in my Department.
It is not practicable to open fishery officer and marine staff posts to women because of the liability for sea-going duties in vessels not equipped with suitable accommodation.