§ Mr. Gwilym Robertsasked the Minister for the Civil Service 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. Charles R. MorrisThe position remains as I explained to my hon. Friend on 24th May 1977. I make no paid appointments outside the Civil Service. 389W Within the Civil Service the only appointments which are not subject to certification by the Civil Service Commission are casual appointments and limited period appointments.