HC Deb 23 May 1980 vol 985 c480W
Mr. Onslow

asked the Secretary of State for Wales 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. Nicholas Edwards

Nineteen. None hold posts of such sensitivity that it is necessary to transfer them.