To ask the Minister of State, Department for Constitutional Affairs how many (a) black and Asian and (b) other people are employed in her Department’s press office. (74365)

13 staff are employed in the DCA press office.

In accordance with civil service policy, information concerning the ethnic origin (or disability status) of individuals may not be disclosed where the number of staff in a particular category is less than five. This is to ensure that individuals cannot be identified.