§ 7. Mr. Skinnerasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many people are employed in his Department; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MillanOn 1st April this year 8,015 civil servants were employed in the Scottish Office, excluding the Scottish Prison Service and the State Hospital, Carstairs. Staffing levels are kept under continuous review to ensure that they are appropriate for the functions to be discharged.