HC Deb 30 June 1988 vol 136 c317W
Mr. Grocott

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment, pursuant to the answer to the hon. Member for The Wrekin of 20 June, how many civil servants in his Department are employed at grade 3 and above; and what is the estimated cost of discovering whether they were educated at state or private schools.

Mr. Lee

There are 36 civil servants employed at grade 3 level and above. The estimated cost of providing the information requested on schools attended would probably he in excess of £350.