§ Mr. Meacherasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many persons who worked for the Health Education Council have resigned, or given notice of resignation, since Her Majesty's Government made clear their intention to abolish the Health Education Council; what positions they held; and what percentage they represent of staff at each occupational grade.
§ Mr. Newton[pursuant to his reply, 27 March 1987 c.306]: In the four months following the announcement to reconstitute the Council, 16 members of staff resigned. The resignations represented 25 per cent. of managerial, 16 per cent. of professional and 23 per cent. of support staff. The positions held were:
- Audio copy typists (2)
- Assistant director (Professional Development) Assistant secretary
- Clerk
- Executive assistant
- Film and broadcast officer
- Liaison assistant
- Liaison officer
- Personal assistants (3)
- Publication officers (2)
- Research officers (2)
It should however be noted that resignations from the HEC staff, which averaged about one or two per quarter until the spring of 1986, rose sharply to 7 in the April-June 1986 quarter and 5 in the June-September 1986 quarter, and appeared to be maintained at a higher average level than formerly.