§ Mr. Onslowasked the Secretary of State for Scotland 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. Younger224 non-industrial staff were absent without authority on 14 May. None of these staff holds a politically-sensitive post.