§ 13. Mr. Kenneth Lewisasked the Minister of Transport how many temporary staff are employed in his Department; how many of these are secured from employment agencies; and what is the increased cost to his Department over and above the cost of normal establishment rates of pay.
§ Mr. MulleyMy Department is currently employing 73 staff on a casual short-term basis. None of these has been secured from employment agencies. There is no cost above normal establishment rates of pay.
§ Mr. LewisIs the Minister aware that that is the best score so far? Did he get these employees from the Ministry of Labour employment exchanges?
§ Mr. MulleyWe use local employment exchanges to obtain staff, and also advertise, where appropriate, in local newspapers.