§ Mr. Haleasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what is the estimated number of staff available at the British Embassy in Luxembourg; what is the total estimated cost of the Embassy to public funds; and what number of staff is normally on duty on Saturday afternoons and Sundays.
§ Mrs. WhiteThe Chancery staff of the Embassy is comprised of the Ambassador, five United Kingdom based and four locally-engaged staff.
The combined emoluments of the Chancery staff total £26,930 including the cost of their residential accommodation. Other expenditure on office expenses, travel, etc., is not readily identifiable but would not be substantial.
The Embassy is closed for public business on Saturday afternoons and Sundays. The Ambassador's Residence is part of the same building as the Chancery and his domestic staff are instructed to refer any inquiries received out of normal business hours to the duty consular officer who is always on call.