§ Mr. DobsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what are the latest figures for the number of staff presently employed, and the full complement of staff, including vacant posts in the press and public relations office of his Department; and what is the proposed complement for 1990–91.
§ Dr. Mawhinney[holding answer 12 March 1990]: At present, 54 staff are employed in the Northern Ireland Office and Northern Ireland Departments. The full complement, including vacant posts is 59. The proposed complement for 1990–91 is 61.