§ Mrs. MaddockTo ask the Lord President of the Council what proportion of those accepted for fast-stream entry for which his Department is responsible in(a) 1991, (b) 1992, (c) 1993 and (d) 1994 were women.
§ Mr. NewtonThe Privy Council Office, which comprises only 38 staff, does not employ fast-stream entrants on their first civil service appointment.