§ Mr. McNamaraTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what the target staff complement is of the Forensic Science Agency; how many vacancies and at what levels are unfilled; and how many individuals have(a) left, (b) retired from and (c) joined the agency in each of the last three years. [59862]
§ Jane KennedyThe Northern Ireland Office does not hold target staff complements. Staffing levels are dictated by administrative costs.
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Staff vacancies Grade Number Higher scientific officers 9 Scientific officers 4 Assistant scientific officers 5 Grade B1 accountant 1 Support Grade Band 1 1 Support Grade Band 2 2 Temporary staff 2 Total 24
Staff movements (a) Left (b) Retired (c) Joined 1999 10 1 12 2000 10 1 15 2001 14 0 25 Total 34 2 52