HC Deb 01 February 1994 vol 236 c662W
Dr. Wright

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster how many of the names on the public appointments unit central list are known to be politically active.

Mr. David Davis

Details of political affiliation are not sought by the public appointments unit. From the information made available by candidates, only 13 per cent. of those on the central list are known to have been members of a political party.