HC Deb 16 December 1996 vol 287 c425W
Mr. Milburn

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister how many of the individuals appointed by his Department to public positions in the last year were first identified by the public appointments unit. [8533]

The Deputy Prime Minister

[holding answer 10 December 1996]: For these purposes, my office forms part of the Cabinet Office. I refer the hon. Member to the answer given today by my hon. Friend the Paymaster General

Mr. Milburn

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster how many of the individuals appointed by his Department to public positions in the last year were first identified by the public appointments unit. [8550]

Mr. Bates

[holding answer 10 December 1996]: The Civil Service Appeals Board has made three new appointments and 10 reappointments during 1996. Of these, two of the new appointees and three of the reappointees were first identified by the public appointments unit.

The deregulation task force has made two new appointments and the Security Commission has made two reappointments during 1996: none was identified by PAU.