§ Mr. Onslowasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science 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. Mark CarlisleFifty-one, or 1.9 per cent. In view of the nature of the 195W duties undertaken by these members of staff, I do not regard their transfer as necessary.