§ Mr. Michael Lathamasked the Secretary of State for Employment what are the duties carried out by his Branch IE other than those specified in paragraph 14 of Department of the Environment Circular 123/75; what is the current staffing establishment of this branch; and what it was on 16th December 1975.
§ Mr. Harold WalkerBranch IE is responsible for advising the private sector and answering inquiries from the public on the application of the pay policy. The number of staff on 16th December 1975 and 1st June 1976 was 38.
§ Mr. Michael Lathamasked the Secretary of State for Employment how many 656W requests for information or advice have been made by local authorities to his Branch IE in accordance with paragraph 14 of Department of the Environment Circular 123/75; and whether any breaches, or suspected breaches, of pay limits have so far been notified to his Department.
§ Mr. Harold WalkerOne local authority has requested advice since the publication of Department of the Environment Circular 123/75. None has informed my Department of breaches or suspected breaches.