§ Mr. ThurnhamTo ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster (1) what are the terms of reference for the new advisory panel on equal opportunities in the civil service;
(2) when he expects the report of the advisory panel on equal opportunities in the civil service to be completed.
Mr. Robert G. HughesThe advisory panel's terms of reference are
to advise the Head of the Home Civil Service on steps to be taken to improve the representation in senior management positions of people of ethnic minority origin and people with disabilities, with particular reference to recruitment, career development, retention and other factors identified by the Panel as relevant; and to make recommendations".The panel first met on Monday 12 September. It is expected to meet regularly over the next few months and 1303W plans to submit a report of its findings and recommendations to Sir Robin Butler by April 1995.