§ Mr. JannerTo ask the Minister for the Civil Service by what methods his personnel policies are designed to ensure that all staff, no matter what their age, disability, ethnic or national origin, marital status, race or sex, respectively, have equal opportunity for employment and advancement solely on the basis of their ability, qualifications and suitability for the work; when these were introduced; and with what results.
§ Mr. LuceThe principle of equality of opportunity applies to the whole range of personnel management issues in the Cabinet Office. Policy statements on equal opportunities for men and women, and race relations were issued in 1984 and have resulted in increased awareness at all levels of the potential problems and a willingness to overcome them.
§ Mr. JannerTo ask the Minister for the Civil Service whether he has appointed an equal opportunities officer.
§ Mr. LuceYes. There has been an equal opportunities officer for the Cabinet Office (OMCS) since 1984.
§ Mr. JannerTo ask the Minister for the Civil Service, how many, and what percentage of officers in each grade and overall in his Department, are women and from ethnic minorities, respectively.