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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Campbell-Savours (Labour). It was answered on Wednesday, 16 January 2008.


Civil Service Bill

Question
My Lords, should not the Bill—or any Bill coming in—include a provision that places a requirement on all people seeking appointment to the Civil Service to provide a reference from their former employer, prior to their being appointed?
Answer

My Lords, I suspect my noble friend is alluding to something about which I know absolutely nothing. The usual procedure when seeking an employee is to seek references. I have no idea whether the Civil Service has a different procedure, nor indeed should I as a Minister, but I have no doubt that the procedures followed by the Civil Service are exemplary.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
697 c1292 
Session
2007-08
Oral question type
Supplementary
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Civil service Legislation
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk