HC Deb 17 June 1986 vol 99 c512W
Mr. Austin Mitchell

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many (a) officials and (b) Ministers from his Department gave evidence to Commons Select Committees in each of the Sessions (i) 1983–84 and (ii) 1984–85.

Mr. Chris Patten

The information is as follows: 1983–84 SESSION

  • Education, Science and Arts Committee
    • Officials: 7 Ministers: 1
  • Home Affairs Committee
    • Officials: 3
  • Public Accounts Committee
    • Officials: 1

1984–85 SESSION

  • Education, Science and Arts Committee
    • Officials: 11 Ministers: 2
  • Treasury and Civil Service Committee
    • Officials: 4