HC Deb 16 January 1979 vol 960 cc706-7W
Mr. Geraint Howells

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what proportion of civil servants employed in the Welsh Office (a) in Cardiff and (b) in London, respectively, is specialists; and what proportion is administration.

Mr. John Morris

The information is as follows:

Administration Group Staff and Professional Staff, respectively
Cardiff 63.7 per cent. 18.0 per cent.
London 59.4 per cent. 3.1 per cent.

The remaining staff work in a supporting capacity.

Mr. Geraint Howells

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what proportion of civil servants employed in the Welsh Office (a) in Cardiff and (b) in London, respectively, is at or above assistant secretary grade.

Mr. John Morris

The proportions are 3.7 per cent. and 3.1 per cent., respectively, including professional staff on equivalent salary scales.

Mr. Geraint Howells

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what is the average length of employment of civil servants working in the Welsh Office.

Mr. John Morris

I regret that this information is not available and could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.

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