§ Mr. DobsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will give for each year from 1979–80, including 1991–92, the number of staff actually employed on 1 April and the full complement of staff, including vacant posts in the press and public relations office of his Department.
§ Mrs. Virginia BottomleyFunctions which are commonly associated with press and public relations are carried out by the Department's information division.
Figures for 1 April 1989 to 1 April 1991 are given in the table:
Information for the years 1979–80 to 1987–88 is not available in the form requested.
Date Staff in post Complement 1 April 1989 31 52.0 1 April 1990 52 57.0 1 April 1991 54 62.5 Thirty-three of the staff currently employed are information officers.
576W
§ Mr. DobsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will give for each year from 1979–80, including 1991–92, the number of staff actually employed on 1 April and the full complement of staff, including vacant posts in the press and public relations office of the HEA/HEC.
§ Mr. DorrellThis information is not held centrally. The hon. Member may wish to contact Sir Donald Maitland, the chairman of the Health Education Authority, for details.