§ Mr. Gwilym Robertsasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many full-time and part-time appointments, respectively, are made by him which are not subject to regulation by the Civil Service Commission; what is the total sum paid annually as salary and expenses for such appointments; and if he will take steps to reduce the number of posts.
§ Mr. MillanMy Departments already has in hand a review, as at 1st July 1978, of the appointments for which I am responsible, either solely or jointly with other Ministers. I shall write to my hon. Friend when the results of this up-to-date information are available.