To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many of his staff were dismissed for improper conduct in the latest period for which figures are available. (226853)

Figures are only available from the start of 2005. Since then no civil servants have been dismissed from the Department for improper conduct.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many staff employed in his Department have been dismissed, or have had their employment contract otherwise terminated, for failure to perform to the standard expected since 2005. (226862)

Figures are only available from the start of 2005. Since then no civil servants have been dismissed from the Department, or have had their employment terminated, for failure to perform to the standards expected.