HC Deb 06 July 1989 vol 156 c236W
154. Mr. Ashley

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what proportion of civil servants above the level of principal are women; and what was the proportion in 1979.

Mr. Lawson

At 1 January 1989, 9 per cent. of non-industrial civil servants above grade 7 level were women. This compares with 5 ½ per cent. at 1 April 1979.