§ Mr. DorrellTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many full-time equivalent employees of Customs and Excise in the east midlands there were in each year since 1997. [185494]
§ John HealeyThe figures are based on the number of staff in post at April 2001 each year. The regional distribution of permanent (including fixed term) staff in all Government Departments is published annually by the Cabinet Office in table D of Civil Service Statistics', a copy of which is available in the Library of the House. The number of HMC and E permanent staff based in the east midlands region for 1997–2002 are:
Number 1997 1,104 1998 884 1999 863 2000 850 2001 770 2002 720 Figure for 2003 and 2004 are currently unavailable, however, the Cabinet Office are expected to publish figures for 2003 shortly.
§ Mr. DorrellTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what government offices have been identified for closure in the east midlands in the light of the Comprehensive Spending Review. [185497]
§ Mr. BoatengThere will be an overall gross reduction in posts of 84,150 by 2008 and Departments will pursue these reductions in line with business need. Departments continue to plan the implementation of their efficiency programmes.