HC Deb 22 May 1997 vol 294 c171W
Mr. Vaz

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what proposals he has to increase the number of employees from ethnic minorities within his Department. [234]

Ms Jowell

Of the Department's total workforce of 3,909, 13.3 per cent. come from the ethnic minorities. Little external recruitment is taking place at the present time. When posts are advertised they are subject to the Civil Service Commission procedures which ensure fair and open competition. The Department's commitment to equal opportunities is stated in all job advertisements. The Department is a strong participant in the Windsor Fellowship scheme which provides work experience for undergraduates from the ethnic minorities.

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