§ Mr. Onslowasked the Solicitor-General 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.
§ The Solicitor-General for ScotlandFifteen members of the non-industrial staff of my Departments were absent without authority on 14 May 1980 and none of the posts in question was of a politically sensitive nature.