Written question asked by Robert McCartney (United Kingdom Unionist) on Tuesday, 12 May 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 18 May 1998. It was answered by Lord Murphy of Torfaen (Labour) on Monday, 18 May 1998 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, if she will comment on the decision concerning the number of graduate management trainees to be recruited to the Northern Ireland Civil Service in 1997.

Answer: Mr. Robert McCartney: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if she will make a statement about the decision concerning the number of graduate management trainees to be recruited to the Northern Ireland Civil Service in 1997. [42167] Mr. Paul Murphy: No trainees were recruited into the Management Trainee programme in 1997 but it is proposed to recruit a minimum of 10 trainees in 1998. Additionally, 20 trainees were recruited in 1996, the first year of operation of the scheme. This pattern of recruitment reflects Departmental manpower requirements.

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