§ Mr. WillisTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many staff were seconded from the private sector to his Department in(a) May 1997 to April 1998, (b) May 1998 to April 1999 and (c) May 1999 to the latest date for which figures are available, stating in each case the companies from which staff have been seconded. [109290]
§ Mr. Morley[holding answer 9 February 2000]: The information requested is as follows:
- (a) May 1997-April 1998: One, duration three months, Royal Bank of Scotland;
- (b) May 1998-April 1999: One, duration three weeks, Manor Bakeries;
- (c) May 1999-January 2000: None.