§ Mr. VazTo ask the Secretary of State for International Development what proposals she has to increase the number of ethnic minority employees in her Department. [737]
§ Clare ShortThe Department is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from ethnic minority candidates. We monitor those applications. Appointment is based on merit through fair and open competition.
§ Mr. VazTo ask the Secretary of State for International Development how many civil servants, of each grade in her Department, were of Asian origin on 5 May. [736]
§ Clare ShortThe latest figures are:
Grade Number of Asian employees Senior Civil Service 1 Grade 6 1 Grade 7 2 SE0 and equivalent 1 HEO and equivalent 5 EO and equivalent 11 AO 16 AA 2 SPS 0 PS 2 Typist 5 Support grades 0 Total 46