To ask the Deputy Prime Minister pursuant to the answer of 3 July 2006, Official Report, columns 788-89W, on his ministerial office and staff, what percentage of the staff in his private office is (a) female and (b) from ethnic minorities. (85061)

[holding answer 13 July 2006]: Where the information requested results in figures of less than five this is not released in order to protect the privacy of individuals.