§ Mr. Cartwrightasked the Minister for the Civil Service what representations she has received about the proposals to absorb the Civil Service professional accountant class into the administrative group; what response she has given; and whether she now plans to implement this proposal.
§ Mr. HayhoeMy right hon. and noble Friend the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and I have received correspondence from five hon. Members enclosing representations from one of the unions involved, which has been opposed to the proposals. We have explained the benefits which we expect will flow from the arrangements, namely more efficient use of and enhanced career opportunities for accountants in the Civil Service, and rectified a number of misapprehensions about the nature of the proposals. We intend to implement the arrangements on 1 July 1982.