§ Mr. BennettTo ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster how many retired civil servants from the Health and Safety Executive have been subsequently reemployed; and what is the executive's policy on such re-employments.
§ Mr. McLoughlinI have been asked to reply.
There are currently 16 retired civil servants from the Health and Safety Executive who have been re-employed. The HSE re-employs those who have retired, in accordance with civil service rules, where there is a clear need for particular skills or experience that is not otherwise available.