§ 57. Mr. John Townendasked the Minister for the Civil Service if she will take steps to reduce the number of staff who are in receipt of Civil Service pensions who are re-employed full-time or part-time in the Civil Service.
§ Mr. HayhoeWhere appropriate, Departments are already taking steps to reduce the number of re-employed Civil Service pensioners. I am considering whether further measures are desirable having regard to costs and operational efficiency.
§ 59. Mr. Cryerasked the Minister for the Civil Service if she is satisfied with the operation of the rules governing the acceptance of jobs in industry or commerce by serving or retiring members of the Civil Service.
§ Mr. HayhoeYes.
§ Mr. Cryerasked the Minister for the Civil Service if she will list the civil servants of principal grade and above who, during the last five years, have sought and obtained permission to leave the service or on retirement to join a company involved in dealings with their Department.
§ Mr. HayhoeNo. It has not been the practice of this or previous Administrations to publish the names of those who have made applications under the business appointment rules.