HC Deb 16 February 1977 vol 926 cc234-5W
52. Mr. Bulmer

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many members of his departmental staff of the rank of Under-Secretary or above have had experience of not less than a year in an executive position in local government; and what proportion this represents.

Mr. Shore

15 staff comprising 15.6 per cent. of the total strength at this level have had more than a year's professional experience in local government.