§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Minister for the Civil Service whether he will give the total numbers, their Departments, designation and salary scales of Asians and Africans and those of New Commonwealth origin who are holding appointments within the 10 most senior ranks in the Civil Service and ministerial offices.
§ Mr. Charles R. MorrisThe policy of the Civil Service is one of equal opportunity. Ethnic origin is not relevant—except in so far as the nationality rules on entry apply—and is not indicated in personnel records or statistics. The information requested by my hon. Friend is not therefore available.