§ Mr. Kenneth Lewisasked the Secretary of State for Employment and Productivity how many temporary staff are employed 163W in her Department; how many of these are secured from private employment agencies; and what is the cost over and above the normal establishment rates of pay.
§ Mr. Dell243 staff are employed on a casual short-term basis, of whom 56 are secured from commercial employment agencies at a total extra cost of about £300 per annum.