§ Mr. Biggs-Davisonasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer which grades of the Civil Service are recruited by competitive examination; which are not; and what change there has been in recent years in the terms of entry.
§ Mr. MacDermotRecruitment of established officers in all except the most junior grades is by competition. In an increasing number of grades this takes the form of a competitive interview of candidates with prescribed qualifications. There have been a number of changes in such matters as age limits, qualifications and procedure in recent years. If the hon. Member is interested in any particular matter perhaps he would write to me.