§ Mr. ForthTo ask the President of the Board of Trade how many civil servants in her Department at each grade for grade 3 or above have(a) resigned, (b) retired before pensionable age and (c) moved to different responsibilities within the department since 1 May 1997; if she will indicate the Minister to whom each was responsible; and if she will make a statement. [26921]
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§ Mr. Nigel GriffithsSince 1 May the Regional Director for the North East has taken early retirement. None has resigned. There have been ten staff moves within the department involving posts at or above a level equivalent to what was formerly Grade 3 during that period. These have all been routine moves for career development or operational reasons (for example because a post has been abolished or a new one created). All Civil Servants in the Department of Trade and Industry are responsible to the President of the Board of Trade.