§ Mrs. MayTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, (1) pursuant to his answer of 26 March 2002,Official Report, column 982W, how many members of staff have been the subject of disciplinary action as a result of the internal leak inquiry; [49789]
(2) pursuant to his answer of 26 March 2002, Official Report, column 986W, if Ian Jones is (a) still employed by his Department, (b) still suspended on full pay and (c) the subject of disciplinary action. [49792]
§ Mr. Byers[holding answer 15 April 2002]: Staffing and disciplinary matters are handled within the Department in accordance with the DTLR staff handbook. Within that framework personnel matters relating to individuals are a confidential matter between them and the Department.