asked the Minister for Education if his Department is participating in the lateral mobility scheme allowing staff to move at the same level both (a) between Departments of State and (b) to and from outside bodies; if not, the reason; and, if so, the number of his staff who have so far availed themselves of the scheme to move to and from (a) other Departments and (b) outside bodies.
Written Answers. - Lateral Mobility Scheme.
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My Department have identified some areas where in due time the possibility of lateral movement will be examined. Because of pressure on existing personnel resources it has not been found practicable to arrange any movement of staff either (a) to and from other Departments or (b) to and from outside bodies.