§ Mr. John Mooreasked the Secretary of State for Trade how many people are currently employed in the Export Credits Guarantee Department; and what categories of staff are included in the 40 additional posts envisaged in this Department as a consequence of the International Finance, Trade and Aid Bill.
§ Mr. MeacherThere are currently 1,946 people employed in the Export Credits Guarantee Department. It is expected that up to 40 extra staff in the Administration Group, ranging from clerical officer to senior principal, will be required as the new foreign currency facilities develop.