File A2/121. - Blaise Gillie, Ministry of Housing and Local Government, Cathays Park, Cardiff. Is glad of the opportunity to comment on the ...,

Blaise Gillie, Ministry of Housing and Local Government, Cathays Park, Cardiff. Is glad of the opportunity to comment on the suggestions. Had hoped that, when the time came to announce that John Clement was relinquishing his post as the Secretary of the Council, his promotion could be announced at the same time as the appointment of the person in charge of the Division which the Minister intends to set up in charge of Welsh Affairs. Knows nothing about Mr Douglas Morgan, but is not too worried about whether he can speak Welsh or not, so long as he feels that working for the Council is a worthwhile position. Is disappointed by the suggestion that he should come to the Council as a Higher Executive Officer. John Clement is a Senior Executive Officer, and the writer hopes that Mr Morgan could be upgraded to the same level when he assumes the Secretaryship. Is very glad that Mr Keith Trimnell is to remain in post as the Assistant Secretary; the writer has found him to be first class. Agrees totally that the work of the Council should be divorced on its secretarial side from the Conference of heads of governmental departments. Written in reply to A1/313.