§ Sir Neil MacfarlaneTo ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what is the level of funding for Oftel in 1988 and 1989; what were the Oftel staffing levels in 1987, 1988 and 1989; how many staff have been seconded from his Department; and if he will make a statement about Oftel's budget for 1990.
§ Mr. AtkinsThe funding and staffing of Oftel is a matter for the Director General of Telecommunications in 713W consultation with the Treasury. One hundred and twenty-one full-time posts and one part-time post at Oftel are currently filled by secondees from my Department.