§ Mr. Rookerasked the Secretary of State for Employment what are the functions of the Labour Attaché at the British Embassy in Madrid.
§ Mr. Harold WalkerThe labour attaché at the British Embassy in Madrid is a specialist in labour and social affairs and within this sphere his functions are: to advise Her Majesty's Ambassador on current events in his field and their significance; to keep the Department of 363W Employment and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office informed of developments of interest to them; to provide information on British policy, practice and events; to arrange contracts between persons and organisations in Britain and Spain respectively, as appropriate.
In the present situation in Spain it is important for Her Majesty's Government to have a proper knowledge and understanding of developments in labour and trade union fields.