§ Mr. Cledwyn Hughesasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he will publish the report of the joint working party of representatives of his Department and the Institution of Professional Civil Servants on the conditions and career prospects in the Government veterinary service; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. GodberThe working party referred to is one of several which are set up informally at official level from time to time by my Ministry's Establishment Department to provide a basis for discussion on the official side and with staff representatives of factors affecting career management of Ministry staff. It would not therefore be appropriate for me to publish the report in question. I am, however, in close touch with this matter and am anxious to resolve problems which affect the staffing of my Ministry's veterinary service.