HL Deb 29 January 1998 vol 585 cc60-1WA
The Earl of Carlisle

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What is the composition by number and grade of the personnel in the Central and Eastern European Department in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office; and, in view of the increasing political, diplomatic, economic and cultural contact between the United Kingdom and the nations of Central and Eastern Europe, when they will substantially increase the size of the department. [HL174]

Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean

The Central European Department of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office is currently staffed as follows:

  • 1 x Counsellor
  • 3 x First Secretary
  • 1 x Second Secretary
  • 4 x Third Secretary
  • 7 x Support Staff

For the moment, this level of staffing is sufficient to meet the demands facing the department. There are no plans to make substantial increases to the size of the department.

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