HC Deb 04 May 1990 vol 171 c678W
Mr. Batiste

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many positions in the civil service are open only to those with a workable knowledge of one or more European Community languages other than English.

Mr. Ryder

The knowledge and experience required for particular posts in the civil service is a matter for the Minister responsible for each Department and the information requested is not held centrally.