§ Matthew TaylorTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many staff have moved out of employment of HM Treasury owing to reorganisation of the machinery of Government as a result of the creation of, and changing of functions of(a) the Office of Government Commerce, (b) the Debt Management Office and (c) other Chancellor's departments and agencies since 1997; and if he will make a statement. [74797]
§ Mr. BoatengThe number of people transferred permanently or on loan as a result of the creation of the following organisations were:
- (a) the Office of Government Commerce—25
- (b) the Debt Management Office—11
In addition, 94 staff transferred to the Treasury from DTI before transferring to the Financial Services Authority when it was established.