HC Deb 31 May 1967 vol 747 cc33-4W
93. Mr. Marquand

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what proportion of the administrative class of the Civil Service holds first degrees in the arts, social sciences, and natural sciences, respectively.

Mr. MacDermot

47, 19 and 9 per cent. respectively. The class as a whole now has one non-graduate to every three graduates.

94. Mr. Marquand

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what proportion of the entrants to the administrative class of the Civil Service during the most recent five-year period for which figures are available holds first degrees in the natural sciences, the social sciences and arts subjects, respectively.

Mr. MacDermot

In the years 1962–66 inclusive, 11, 15, and 48 per cent. respectively of all entrants. The remainder were non-graduates.

Mr. Marquand

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what proportion of the administrative class of the Civil Service holds post-graduate degrees in economics, sociology, social psychology or social anthropology.

Mr. MacDermot

Central statistics are incomplete in this respect but it is estimated that the number is under 1 per cent.

Mr. Marquand

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what proportion of the entrants to the administrative class of the Civil Service, during the most recent five-year period for which figures are available, holds post-graduate degrees in economics, sociology, social psychology, or social anthropology.

Mr. MacDermot

About 1 per cent. of open competition entrants in the years 1962–66.