§ Mr. DalyellTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland when he expects to appoint a chief executive for the Scottish Higher and Further Educational Funding Council; and what civil service grade the successful applicant will have.
§ Mr. Michael Forsyth[holding answer 2 March 1992]: We intend to commence the recruitment process, through open competition, as soon as the Further and Higher Education (Scotland) Bill receives Royal Assent. The terms and conditions of service for the post will be announced later.