HC Deb 02 June 1980 vol 985 c585W
Mr. Onslow

asked the Lord Privy Seal 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. Hard

Eighteen non-industrial staff of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office were absent without authority on 14 May; none hold politically-sensitive posts.