§ Mr. Staintonasked the Minister for the Civil Service what is the total number of United Kingdom personnel put up for secondment to the staff of the European Economic Community; how many are civil servants; and what steps he is taking to ensure adequate representation by persons with practical business and related experience.
§ Mr. Kenneth BakerAppointments of British staff for Community institutions rest with the institutions themselves, as the Communities' rules do not allow staff464W to be seconded. Appointments will not begin until British accession takes effect, and it is not possible to give numbers now. The British Commissioners will, however, recommend candidates for specific senior posts, and they are very conscious of the need to put forward candidates with practical business and related experience where this is appropriate. I can assure the hon. Member that names from business, industry and the trade unions are being considered