Mr. Wm. Rossasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many civil servants from Northern Ireland work on the EEC Commission in Brussels; what are their duties; and what links they have with the Secretary of State.
§ Mr. Merlyn ReesNine former civil servants from Northern Ireland Departments have taken up posts within the EEC Commission. While they are employed by the Commission they are European officials and, therefore, have no links with my Department. I have no detailed knowledge of their duties.