§ Mr. WorthingtonTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what ethnic monitoring he carries out of the Scottish Office work force; how many black and ethnic minority personnel are employed; and at what levels.
§ Mr. Lang[holding answer 3 December 1993]: Following earlier surveys of the ethnic origins of staff, all new entrants are invited to complete a questionnaire. We have achieved a 92 per cent. response rate. As at 1 October 1993, 34 staff have described themselves as belonging to an ethnic minority. These staff are employed in grades ranging from messenger to grade 6.