HC Deb 18 June 1986 vol 99 c574W
Mr. Austin Mitchell

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many (a) officials and (b) Ministers from his Department gave evidence to Commons Select Committees in each of the Sessions (i) 1983–84 and 1984–85.

Mr. Whitney

The information requested is set out in the table. Some officials and Ministers appeared on more than one occasion and the higher figures for total appearances are shown in parentheses.

Commons Select Committees—1983–84 Session

  1. (a) Number of officials who appeared: 33 (48)
  2. (b) Number of Ministers who appeared: 2 (5)

Commons Select Committees—1984–85 Session

  1. (a) Number of officials who appeared: 55 (73)
  2. (b) Number of Ministers who appeared: 5 (8)

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