§ Mr. Michael Lathamasked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection how many of her departmental advisers holding the rank of principal or above are female; and what rank each of them hold.
§ Mrs. Shirley WilliamsOne of my three departmental advisers is female. Her part-time appointment equates to that of a Civil Service Principal. Other female members of the staff of my Department are, one under-secretary, three assistant secretaries, four principals, one chief information officer and one principal information officer.