In the switch from the embargo to the new target system, could the Minister say whether that will take account of the 1,000 clerical trainees and can he give an undertaking that they will now get full time employment?

That is a separate question but the temporary clerical training staff are not included in the overall numbers. The term for which they were employed will expire in November and we are arranging a special examination to enable existing temporary clerical staff to apply for 100 posts which will be specially allocated to them.

Does that mean that the 900 trainees have no future after the autumn of this year?

It is to the contrary. I do not know what the attitude of the Deputy is in regard to training but their future prospects will be considerably enhanced by the training which they have received.