§ Mr. VazTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department pursuant to his Answer of 13 November 1977,Official Report, column 654, if he will provide a further breakdown, by grade, of the ethnic origin and gender of employees in the Immigration and Nationalities Department. [18627]
§ Mr. Mike O'BrienDetails of the ethnic origin of Immigration and Nationality Directorate staff by gender and grade are set out in the following table. In some cases, grades have been amalgamated in order to avoid disclosure of individual ethnic origin.
The breakdown refers to staff figures as at 28 November 1997. These differ slightly from the figure provided in my answer to my hon. Friend's question on 13 November 1997, Official Report, column 654, due to staff changes in the intervening period.
of health of Humphrey the cat, prior to his departure from Downing Street; on what dates; and if he will make a statement. [18675]
§ The Prime MinisterThe Cabinet Office staff have always taken excellent care of Humphrey the cat. He was taken to a Veterinary Clinic at least every six months for 105W the last five years where his kidney complaint was treated and his inoculations were kept up to date. His last visit was on 6 August 1997.
In the weeks prior to his retirement from the Cabinet Office, the staff who looked after him were concerned about his loss of appetite and the general deterioration in his condition.
Since retiring to a home environment it is reported that he has responded very well and put on weight.