§ Mr. Andrew F. Bennettasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he is satisfied with the achievements over the last five years of the arms control and disarmament unit; what plans he has for the expansion of that unit's budget, personnel and activities; and if he will make a statement.
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§ Mr. LuceYes, we are satisfied with the work of the arms control and disarmament department. There are no plans at present to expand its budget, personnel or activities.
§ Mr. Andrew F. Bennettasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what was the annual budget during the financial years ended 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982 and 1983 of the arms control and disarmament unit; and how many full-time personnel were employed during each financial year.
§ Mr. WhitneyThe number and cost of the full-time staff of the arms control and disarmament department of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office for the financial years specified was:
Cost £ Staff 1978–79 232,318 18 1979–80 283,122 16 1980–81 298,608 16 1981–82 336,018 16 1982–83 276,590 13 These figures cover basic staff costs, common services and accommodation. They do not include expenditure on travel and publications which for the years before 1983–84 could be identified only at disproportionate cost.