The requested diversity information for previous years can be found in the civil service statistics tables, available from the civil service statistics website at:
www.civilservice.gov.uk/about/who/statistics/index.aspx
or
www.statistics.gov.uk/StatBase/Product.asp?vlnk=2899&Pos=&ColRank=l&Rank=422
The Department monitors diversity data at all stages of the recruitment process to ensure fairness at every point. The Department has a range of measures in place to encourage applicants from under-represented groups, including operating the Guaranteed Interview Scheme for people with disabilities and offering a broad range of flexible working options to all staff.