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Sir Ronald Bell
asked the Secretary of State for Trade what progress is being made in recruitment for the Patent Office to fill the current vacancies in staff.
Mr. Eyre
Interviews of suitably qualified graduates are being held to fill vacancies for examiners. Good progress is also being made in filling vacancies within the approved complement for clerical grades.