Written question asked by Brian Iddon (Labour) on Tuesday, 11 November 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 November 2003. It was answered by Charles Clarke (Labour) on Thursday, 20 November 2003 on behalf of the Department for Education and Skills.

Dept for Education and Skills

Question: 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. - Will write.

Answer: 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.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 138626; 413 c1487W;413 c1483W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Civil servants Government departments Technology Secondment Science Department for Education and Skills
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk