HC Deb 20 November 2003 vol 413 c1483W
Dr. Iddon

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills how many people from science and technology backgrounds have been seconded into the Civil Service in his Department in each of the last five years for which data are available. [138626]

Mr. Charles Clarke

I am unable to provide the information requested before the House prorogues. I will write to my hon. Friend with the information and place a copy of my letter in the Library.