§ Mr. Alex CarlileTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what percentage of public appointments made by her Department in 1993 were of women; and if she will make a statement.
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§ Mr. Jack[holding answer 28 February 1994]: The percentage of appointments made by the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food held by women has increased from 10 per cent. in 1991 to 18 per cent. in 1993. Our aim is to increase this to 25 per cent. in 1996. If achieved, this would represent an increase of just under 40 per cent. compared to 1993 figures.