Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what proportion of people in his Department are from Black and ethnic minority backgrounds.

The Treasury is committed to building a Department that reflects those it serves, drawing on diversity of background and expertise, to enable it to offer the best possible advice to ministers, strengthen policymaking.

As at 31 March 2021, 19.4% of Core Treasury staff were from ethnic minorities. Further information on the diversity of Treasury staff can be found on page 44 of Treasury’s Annual Review and Accounts, which can be accessed at ES983664_CCS001_CCS0620768248-001_COVER_1-1.pdf (publishing.service.gov.uk)