§ Mr. Onslowasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food 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. Peter WalkerA total of 63 non-industrial officers were absent without authority on 14 May. None of them holds a politically sensitive post.