§ Mr. Malcolm BruceTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what is his estimate of the cost of buildings refurbishment carried out by his Department in(a) 1995–96, (b) 1996–97, (c) 1997–98 to date and (d) 1997–98 full year; and if he will make a statement. [26644]
§ Mr. Dewar[holding answer 5 February 1998]: The information set out below relates to buildings owned by The Scottish Office and its associated Departments and Agencies, with the exception of the Scottish Prison Service, for which figures could be provided only at disproportionate cost.
The total cost of buildings refurbishment for the years requested are:
£ 1995–96 8,629,204 1996–97 13,708,322 1997–98 full year 7,276,063
Female Male Ethnic Minority Disabled The Scottish Office and its Executive Agencies (excl SPS) Staff appointed in: 1995–96 88 148 1 3 1996–97 126 175 3 1 1 January 1997 to 30 April 1997 54 83 0 0 1 May 1997 to 30 April 1998 137 203 0 1 The Scottish Prison Service Staff appointed in: 1995–96 212 486 2 0 1996–97 153 370 2 0 1 January 1997 to 30 April 1997 55 133 0 0 1 May 1997 to 30 April 1998 137 322 4 1 Quangos Staff appointed in: 1995–96 280 418 2 1 1996–97 460 533 4 1 1 January 1997 to 30 April 1997 51 129 3 0 1 May 1997 to 30 April 1998 497 442 5 3
§ Jackie BallardTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland when his Department's action plan for increasing the number of women holding public appointments will be published; and if he will place a copy in the Library. [42874]
§ Mr. McLeishThe Scottish Office action plan will be published shortly. Copies will be placed in the Libraries of the House.