§ Mr. Wm. Rossasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whether the post of deputy electoral officer in Northern Ireland is advertised when a vacancy occurs and it is intended to fill the post.
§ Mr. AlisonI am informed by the chief electoral officer that, when a vacancy occurs, he first looks to fill it from within his own organisation. If there are no suitably-qualified and experienced internal candidates, the vacancy is advertised.