§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Lord President of the Council what action he has taken or intends taking to ensure that Ugandan Asians are offered employment within the Palace of Westminster; and how many of such persons have been employed since the enforced exit of Asians from Uganda.
§ Mr. PriorI am not in any way directly responsible for the recruitment of staff within the Palace of Westminster.
I have, however, been informed that at the present time no Ugandan Asians are employed within the Commons part of the Palace of Westminster.
I can assure the hon. Member, however, that should any applications for employment be received they will be considered in accordance with normal practice.