HC Deb 21 July 1998 vol 316 cc524-5W
Dr. Gibson

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment how many civil servants in his Department(a) have a degree in science and (b) have held a position using that expertise. [50893]

Dr. Howells

The number of civil servants in the DfEE whose staff records show either a Bachelor or Master of Science degree is 226. Information on whether they have held a position using that expertise can be provided only at disproportionate cost.