HC Deb 29 July 1988 vol 138 c826W
Mr. Robin Cook

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many staff are employed by the transitional protection unit at Glasgow; and what is the estimated annual pay bill.

Mr. Scott

On 28 July, there were 505 staff in post in the transitional payments unit. This number will reduce quickly as applications are assessed and payments are made. The manpower cost is estimated as follows:

£000
1988–89 3,000
1989–90 1,500
1990–91 900
1991–92 600