§ Mr. Emeryasked the Secretary of State for Employment how many persons are at present on loan or secondment from industry or commerce to his Department; what is the total annual cost to the Exchequer for their services; and what extra sum is being paid to them by industry and commerce in order to meet their previous salary levels.
§ Mr. Dudley SmithAt 1st January, 1972, two persons were on secondment from industry to the Department of Employment. The total annual cost to the Exchequer of their services is estimated to be about £11,400, including travelling and other expenses. To give details of outside earnings would involve disclosure of information given to the Department in confidence by outside employers.