§ Mr. MorganTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what consultations he has had with the staff of the insurance services group of ECGD regarding their preferences for retaining their civil service status subsequent to the trade sale to a private bidder.
§ Mr. SainsburyIn June 1990, all staff in ECGD were invited to complete a questionnaire to state their preliminary preferences, without commitment, about joining the privatised company or remaining within the civil service. Since then, around 800 staff have been invited to individual interviews, including all staff in the insurance services group. Almost all staff invited to interviews accepted. Staff are encouraged to discuss the matter with their line managers or personnel officer at any time. When the identity of the new owners and the terms and conditions of employment they are offering are known, staff will be given at least a month to state their final preferences.