§ Mr. Menzies CampbellTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what qualifications and experience will be required of the successful candidate for the position of Head of the Statistical Service in his Department. [81175]
§ Mr. Dewar[holding answer 23 April 1999]: The basic educational qualification required is an Honours degree with a substantial element of statistics and/or an equivalent post-graduate qualification. In addition, since this is a post in the Senior Civil Service, management experience at a senior level is necessary, including experience in the use and/or production of statistical information.