HC Deb 07 February 1989 vol 146 cc583-4W
Mr. Cryer

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what is the total number of people employed in the offices of the United Kingdom permanent representative to the European Communities; and what is the total annual cost, including salaries, rent, rates, equipment, depreciation, allowances, training, and expenses, for 1988.

Mrs. Chalker

The total number of people employed in the offices of the United Kingdom permanent representative to the European Communities is 84, including locally engaged staff.

The total cost for the financial year 1987–88 was £5.5 million. This is the latest figure available.