Written question asked by Richard Body (Conservative) on Wednesday, 11 November 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 17 November 1998. It was answered by Patricia Hewitt (Labour) on Tuesday, 17 November 1998 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury

Question: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will comment on the selection of non-civil servants to serve on the Euro Preparations Unit; on what terms the HSBC Midland secondee is serving; what is his area of expertise; how many other candidates were considered; and if additional non-civil servants will be brought in.

Answer: Sir Richard Body: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement on the selection of non-civil servants to serve on the Euro Preparations Unit; on what terms the HSBC Midland secondee is serving; what is his area of expertise; how many other candidates were considered; and if additional non-civil servants will be brought in. [59836] Ms Hewitt: The Treasury encourages inward secondments to promote the exchange of ideas and experience. The secondee from HSBC Midland has been seconded for a period of 12 months, with the possibility of extension, and was selected from a field of candidates with extensive experience in providing advice to SMEs. As with other secondees, he remains the employee, and retains the employment terms, of his parent organisation.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 59836; 319 c552W;319 c552-3W
Session: 1997-98
Subjects: Conditions of employment Public appointments Staff Secondment Euro Preparations Unit