§ Mr. Tim Smithasked the Prime Minister who is to succeed Mr. Kenneth Sharp as head of the Government Accountancy Service; and if she will make a statement.
§ The Prime MinisterMr. Sharp's contract as head of the Government Accountancy Service expires on 31 October and he leaves the service on that day. The Government are currently considering candidates for the post. Until a successor is appointed, the duties of the post will be temporarily carried out by Mr. J. A. Knox, head of the Accountancy Services Division in the Department of Trade and Industry.