HC Deb 17 January 1972 vol 829 c73W
Mr. Sheldon

asked the Minister for the Civil Service if he will make a statement on the merging of the Scientific and Works Group streams.

Mr. David Howell

A new unified Science Group merging and replacing the former scientific officer, experimental officer and scientific assistant classes was introduced in October, 1971. The former Works Group of professional classes, architectural and engineering draughts. man classes and technical works, engineering and allied classes were similarly brought together into a new Technology Group on 1st January, 1972. Related classes are to be examined with a view to progressive incorporation in these new structures.