§ Mr. Welshasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will list the numbers, rank and title of Scottish Office personnel who are responsible for self-employed affairs.
§ Mr. William RossNo one is engaged full-time on such work, although a number of staff may have an interest from time to time as part of other duties.
§ Mr. Welshasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will list the number, ranks and titles of Scottish Office personnel responsible for housing in Scotland and any proposed changes.
§ Mr. William RossFor the numbers directly involved on the housing programme I would refer to the information72W given in the Supply Estimates. A summary of the distribution of work at senior levels is given in the Civil Service Year Book. It is not practicable without disproportionate work to identify the total staff effort in my Department devoted to housing, as many officers from many different disciplines are involved in housing matters in varying degrees. Numbers are continually under review, but no major changes are in prospect.
§ Mr. Welshasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many persons in each of the different Scottish Office Departments receive educational allowances in respect of their children: and what is the total sum involved.
§ Mr. William RossOne officer who is seconded to another Department and is serving overseas. The cost is estimated at about £60 per year.