§ 19. Mr. Gordon PrenticeTo ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what steps he is taking to encourage secondments from industry, commerce, the professions and other occupations into the(a) home civil service and (b) diplomatic service. [47937]
§ Dr. David ClarkI have established an Interchange Steering Council to offer advice on the exchange of personnel and good practice between the civil service and other sectors. Officials are working with representatives from business, local government, academia and the voluntary sector to increase participation.
The FCO have specific programmes offering business people opportunities to take up posts or to work on projects overseas.