§ Mr. DavidsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what proportion(a) in the last year for which figures are available, (b) five years ago and (c) 10 years ago of senior civil servants in his Department attended (i) independent and (ii) state schools; and if he will make a statement. [43856]
§ Mr. BradshawThe information requested cannot be provided except at disproportionate cost. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office's manpower system does hold data on education details but information on the schools and type of school that staff attended is incomplete. In its recruitment policy, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office aims to reflect the diversity of British society.