HC Deb 01 November 1994 vol 248 cc1065-6W
Mrs. Maddock

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what percentage of public appointments made by his Department were held by women at the most recent date for which figures are available.

Mr. Howard

As at 1 September 1993, 40 per cent. of public appointments made by the Home Office were held by women. The 1994 figures will be announced in due course.