§ Mr. Bradfordasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if the two posts in the Northern Ireland Tourist Board which were recently filled were publicly advertised; and what were the reasons for his decision in this respect.
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§ Mr. Concannon, pursuant to his reply [Official Report, 1 February 1979; Vol. 961, c. 562], gave the following information:
I assume that the question refers to the Northern Ireland Tourist Board's decision to appoint permanent full-time representatives in North America and Western Europe. I understand that the two posts in question were not publicly advertised because suitable and experienced candidates were available from the Board's existing staff.
The approval of the Department of Commerce is required for the creation of such posts but the Board is empowered to decide who should fill them.
§ Mr. Bradfordasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make it a condition of appointment that representatives abroad of the Northern Ireland Tourist Board hold a British passport and are citizens of Northern Ireland.
§ Mr. Concannon, pursuant to his reply [Official Report, 1 February 1979; Vol.
Year Revenue Expenditure Development Aid Expenditure 1920–21 to 1929–30 … £583,700 £480,000 — 1930–31 to 1938–39 … £484,000 £498,400 — 1940–42 to 1945–46* … £526,800 £646,700 — 1946–47 to 1948–49 … A£403,900 A£1,147,700 — 1950–59† … A£4,203,700 A£4,080,900 A£633,100 1960–63 … A£2,930,800 A£2,825,200 A£388,400 1964–69 … A$20.7 million A$20.4 million A$2.9 million 1970–75 … A$72.9 million A$73.5 million A$10.9 million 1976–77 … A$30.7 million A$29.6 million A$2.8 million (£19.2 million (£18.5 million (£1.75 million (1976 only) * Figures for 1939–40 to 1940–41 not available. † Calender year adopted for financial year on 1 January 1950. Note: Figures are expressed in current prices and in the currency then pertaining. Because of variations in exchange notes during the various periods it is not possible to give sterling equivalents for each period.