§ Mr. Robin CookTo 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. ScottOn 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