§ Mr. PaiceTo ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what intentions he has to reform recruitment to senior posts within the civil service; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. David DavisI refer my hon. Friend to the written answer given by my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister in response to a question from my hon. Friend the Member for Bexleyheath (Mr. Townsend) on 22 November, columns7-8.