§ Mr. Dodsworthasked the Secretary of State for Energy whether a person who is not born in the United Kingdom is eligible for appointment as a constable in the Atomic Energy Authority Constabulary.
§ Mr. EadieYes, provided the applicant is a British subject and satisfies the residential requirements that apply to all applicants for employment in Government Departments dealing with classified information. An applicant for employment in the UKAEA Constabulary would normally need to have resided in the United Kingdom for a period of 10 years immediately prior to his application.
278Wlishing any other major submissions to me of this kind, with the agreement of the parties concerned. I am anxious that as far as practicable all the relevant information should be made available.