§ Mr. Arnoldasked the Secretary of State for Employment how many labour attachés are currently serving in British embassies and high commissisons; and what plans he has for making further appointments.
§ Mr. John GrantEleven labour attachés are at present serving in British embassies and high commissions. I am considering, jointly with my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, the filling of a currently vacant post. No further appoinments are envisaged at present.