§ Mr. Onslowasked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster how many of the non-industrial staff of his Department were absent without authority on 14 May; how many of these hold politically sensitive posts; and if he will take steps to transfer those officials in the latter category to work where opposition to Government policy does not matter.
§ Mr. St. John-StevasNine members of staff of the Science museum—which represents 0.8 per cent. of the establishment522W of the Office of Arts and Libraries. In view of the nature of their duties I do not regard their transfer as necessary.
No members of my headquarters staff or of the Victoria and Albert museum were absent without authority.