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Written question asked by Hugh Bayley (Labour) on Monday, 23 November 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 25 November 2009. It was answered by Sion Simon (Labour) on Wednesday, 9 December 2009 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.


Departmental Scientists

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport how many (a) scientific advisers and (b) civil servants in scientific posts there are in his Department.
Answer

DCMS has one chief scientific adviser who is a Senior Civil Servant, Director, and Board member. The chief scientific adviser leads a team of 15 civil servants working in a variety of scientific or research posts across the disciplines of economics, statistics, social or operational research.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
502 c371W; 302027
Session
2009-10
Subjects
Department for Culture, Media and Sport Scientists
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk