Written question asked by Lord Campbell of Pittenweem (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 14 April 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 28 April 1999. It was answered by Donald Dewar (Labour) on Wednesday, 28 April 1999 on behalf of the Scottish Office.

Scottish Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what qualifications and experience will be required of the successful candidate for the position of Head of the Statistical Service in his Department. - (Holding answer 23 April 1999).

Answer: Mr. Menzies Campbell: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what qualifications and experience will be required of the successful candidate for the position of Head of the Statistical Service in his Department. [81175] Mr. Dewar: [holding answer 23 April 1999]: The basic educational qualification required is an Honours degree with a substantial element of statistics and/or an equivalent post-graduate qualification. In addition, since this is a post in the Senior Civil Service, management experience at a senior level is necessary, including experience in the use and/or production of statistical information.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 81175; 330 c172W;330 c175W
Session: 1998-99
Subjects: Government departments Qualifications Public appointments Scotland Statistics Scottish Office