§ Mr. Dubsasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many people were temporarily seconded to his Department from outside occupations in each of the last 10 years; and from what types of employment they came.
§ Mr. Peter ReesInformation is not readily available for the years prior to 1976. Information for the years 1976 onwards is as follows:
Year Numbers 1976 1 1977 3 1978 — 1979 2 1980 — These inward secondments were from industry and commerce and were normally for two-year periods.
§ Mr. Dubsasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many civil servants in his Department were seconded to outside occupations, in each of the last 10 years in order to broaden their experience; and which specific types of employment were involved.
§ Mr Peter ReesInformation is not readily available for the years prior to 1976. Information for the years 1976 on-wards is as follows:
Year Numbers 1976 2 1977 6 1978 5 1979 5 1980 2 The range of employment covered included industry and commerce, local authorities, universities and international organisations. The secondments were normally for two-year periods.