File A1/313. - Blaise Gillie, Welsh Office, Ministry of Housing and Local Government, Cathays Park, Cardiff. There is a need to make a ...,

Blaise Gillie, Welsh Office, Ministry of Housing and Local Government, Cathays Park, Cardiff. There is a need to make a change in the Secretaryship. It is essential that John Clement be moved to a position at the Welsh Office, and he could not combine this position with his post as Secretary of the Council for Wales. Intends that Douglas Morgan should take over from Mr Clement in his present post. But it would be a good idea for Mr Clement to assist Mr Morgan in his early days in his new position. Hopes that, for the sake of continuity, Keith Trimnell will be able to continue to serve as Assistant Secretary of the Council. Discusses other impending administrative changes. Regrets having to make these administrative changes in the organisation of the Council for Wales. For reply see A2/121.