§ Mr. JannerTo ask the Minister for the Civil Service whether any individuals from ethnic minorities are now enrolled in the top management programmes in 1988–89.
§ Mr. LuceYes. At least one of the participants on the top management programme course beginning in January 1989 will be from an ethnic minority, and we expect another participant from an ethnic minority to be on the programme beginning in April 1989. There may be others from ethnic minorities on these and other programmes in 1989, but as we do not know the ethnic background of most individuals put forward for the programme it is impossible to say at this stage. We remain keen to attract suitable nominations from a wide range of backgrounds to the top management programme.