HC Deb 02 May 2000 vol 349 cc85-6W
Mr. Lansley

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office what proportion of Cabinet Office Staff at Grade 7 and above are(a) women, (b) from ethnic minorities and (c) disabled. [120027]

Mr. Stringer

The proportion of Cabinet Office staff at Grade 7 and above who are(a) women is 29 per cent., (b) from ethnic minorities is 2.06 per cent and (c) disabled is 0.3 per cent. Information on whether staff are from an ethnic minority background or are disabled is collected on a voluntary basis.