HC Deb 21 July 1997 vol 298 cc390-1W
Ms Hodge

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster when he expects to publish the second annual "Civil Service Fast Stream Recruitment" report. [10246]

Mr. Kilfoyle

The annual "Civil Service Fast Stream Recruitment" report was placed in the Libraries of the House earlier today. It covers the year to 31 March 1997, reporting the results of fast stream competitions completed during that period and action undertaken for future competitions.

The report shows that the civil service continues to attract a strong field of applicants for both generalist and specialist schemes. The diversity of sources from which recruits are drawn continues to grow, with successful candidates from more than 60 different higher educational institutions. Good progress has also been made towards the goal of increasing the proportion of recruits to the generalist scheme who have scientific degree backgrounds.