HC Deb 03 February 1981 vol 998 cc95-6W
Mr. John Garrett

asked the Secretary of State for Industry what is the average length of time served in their present jobs by the assistant secretaries and undersecretaries in his Department.

Mr. MacGregor

On 1 February 1981 assistant secretaries in the Department had served an average of 2 years 133 days, and under-secretaries an average of 2 years 45 days, in their present jobs.

Mr. John Garrett

asked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will list the degree subjects read by the assistant secretaries and under-secretaries in his Department who are graduates.

Mr. MacGregor

The information is as follows:

Under Secretaries
Arts 18
Social Sciences 6
Science and Technology 8
Others 3
Assistant Secretaries
Arts 20
Social Sciences 12
Science and Technology 17
Others 2