§ Mr. FlookTo ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department how many civil servants have(a) been tested and (b) will be tested using psychometric testing in the last five years. [92602]
§ Ms Rosie WintertonAll staff recruited on the Fast Stream Development Programme undergo some element of psychometric testing as part of the selection process. Records show a total of 39 new appointments under this programme since 1999. The table shows the breakdown on a year by year basis.
Psychometric testing has also been used to help fill a number of senior and other civil service posts, both in external recruitment and internal selection campaigns. This statistical information is not held centrally and could be provided only at disproportionate cost.
My Department has also used, and continues to use, psychometric exercises in support of its leadership development programme. These exercises are not used to support selection, but are a development tool to assist managers at all levels in developing their leadership skills.
HEODs appointed 1999 to current date Year Total 1999 4 2000 10 2001 16 2002 8 2003 1 Total 39