§ Mr. John Grantasked the Secretary of State for Employment what is the number of employment advisers in post and the agreed establishment figures, respectively, at 1 April 1979, 1980, 1981 and 1982 and the anticipated figures for 1983 and 1984 or for the nearest convenient date in each case.
§ Mr. Peter MorrisonThe following table gives information on staffing levels for employment advisers for the past four years:
1 April 1 April 1 April 1 April 1979 1980 1981 1982 Staff in post 2,898 3,026 2,919 2,572 Establishment figuers 3,173 3,172 3,023 2,672 Anticipated establishment figures for 1983 and 1984 on the basis of current plans are as follows:
1 April 1983 1 April 1984 2,516 2,359 These figures are subject to change, depending on decisions on a number of reviews.