§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Minister for the Civil Service how many civil servants in each year since 1981 have been promoted to the rank of assistant secretary at the ages of 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35 and 36 years and above, respectively.
§ Mr. HayhoeInformation currently available is for 1981 and 1982 only. Promotions to Assistant Secretary are as follows:
Age in years 1981 1982 30 Nil Nil 31 Nil 2 32 Nil 3 33 7 4 34 16 11 35 9 11 36 and above 82 80 I shall write to the hon. Member to complete the answer with figures for 1983.