MV Silver Sea

HC Deb 23 July 1987 vol 120 cc443-4W

Mr. Foulkes

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the result of the inquiries carried out by Her

Table A
Number of male and female staff employed 1979–87
	1979	1980	1981	1982	1983	1984	1985	1986	1987
Grade 1
Male	5.0	3.0	5.0	5.0	4.0	5.0	4.0	4.0	5.0
Female	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Grade 2
Male	8.0	8.0	6.0	9.0	5.0	5.0	6.0	6.0	6.0
Female	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Grade 3
Male	19.0	18.0	19.0	21.0	19.0	20.0	19.0	22.0	19.0
Female	3.0	3.0	2.0	3.0	3.0	2.0	2.0	1.0	3.0
Grade 4
Male	—	—	—	—	3.0	4.0	3.0	2.0	3.0
Female	1.0	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Grade 5
Male	50.0	46.0	41.0	40.0	57.0	55.0	55.0	55.0	55.0
Female	6.0	6.0	6.0	5.0	6.0	5.0	5.0	11.0	9.0
Grade 6
Male	10.0	8.0	9.0	7.0	23.0	25.0	21.0	25.5	26.0
Female	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Grade 7

Majesty's Customs and Excise into the activities of the motor vessel Silver Sea; if he will publish its report; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Brooke

Work on the inquiry is continuing. I expect to be able to write to the hon. Member to advise him of the outcome before the end of the recess. A copy of my letter will be placed in the Library of the House.