§ Mr. Loveridgeasked the Minister for the Civil Service if he will review the system of senior appointments in the Civil 378W Service in the light of evidence sent to him by the hon. Member for Upminster.
§ Mr. Charles R. MorrisNo. In my reply to the hon. Member on 30th November I described the procedure for making senior appointments in the Civil Service. I am satisfied that before they are made there is proper consultation and full consideration of the field of potential candidates.