§ Mr. Miscampbellasked the Minister for the Civil Service if he is satisfied with the present staffing of the Parliamentary Counsel Office.
§ Mr. Charles R. MorrisYes.
§ Mr. Miscampbellasked the Minister for the Civil Service what is the establishment of the Parliamentary Counsel Office; and what steps are being taken to recruit and train candidates for that Office.
§ Mr. Charles R. MorrisThe number of professional staff in the Parliamentary Counsel Office who are engaged on work550W in connection with the Government's legislative programme is 20 full-time and one part-time. It is planned to recruit a small number of extra staff in the near future.