§ Mr. Simmonsasked the Minister of Labour how many applicants from within and outside the Civil Service were interviewed before an appointment was recently made to the position of chief information officer of his Department; and how, and at what salary, this position was advertised.
§ Mr. Iain MacleodEight applicants from within the Civil Service were interviewed after circulation of the vacancy, following normal procedure, to all Departments which employ Chief Information Officers. One of these candidates was found suitable so that it was unnecessary to advertise the post outside the service. The scale of salary of the post, which is graded chief information officer (A), is £2,100–£2,700 per annum.