§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Prime Minister, pursuant to her reply to the hon. Member for West Lothian on 24 November, to which Civil Service grade Sir Anthony Parsons has been appointed.
§ The Prime MinisterSir Anthony Parsons' appointment as adviser on foreign affairs carries the grading of second permanent secretary.
§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Prime Minister how many staff will be assigned to Sir Anthony Parsons; and what their Civil Service ranks will be. The Prime Minister: Sir Anthony Parsons will receive support from a personal secretary already on the staff of 10 Downing Street.