HC Deb 25 May 1995 vol 260 cc778-9W
Mr. Battle

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment how many scientists employed by Her Majesty's inspectorate of pollution are specialists in air pollution. [25690]

Mr. Atkins

Under HMIP's integrated structure, work on air pollution is undertaken by staff working in multi-disciplinary teams where individuals address all aspects of the inspectorate's responsibilities for pollution regulation and control.

Mr. Battle

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the current starting salary for a

£
Salary minimum
Grade Location 1 January 1990 1 August 1990 1 April 1991 1 August 1991 1 August 1992 1 August 1993 1 April 1994
Assistant Pollution Inspector London — 18,194 18,194 19,377 20,961 21,275 21,275
National — 18,194 18,194 19,377 20,152 20,454 20,454
Pollution Inspector London 18,488 20,059 21,905 24,379 25,330 25,330 25,837
National 18,488 20,059 21,905 23,329 24,239 24,239 24,724

Mr. Battle

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment how many times Her Majesty's inspectorate of pollution has had to re-advertise to fill vacancies in professional posts since 1990. [25689]

Mr. Atkins

Since 1990, seven recruitment campaigns have been held to increase the number of inspectors in line with the progressive growth in HMIP's complement over this period.

Mr. Battle

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment how many of the professional posts at Her Majesty's inspectorate of pollution are currently vacant. [25691]

Mr Atkins

Three.

Mr. Battle

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment how many people holding professional posts with Her Majesty's inspectorate of pollution have resigned since 1990. [25687]

Mr. Atkins

Nine.