§ 29. Mr. Philip Hollandasked the Secretary of State for Trade how many people are employed in dealing with appointments to the nationalised industry consumer councils; and at what cost.
§ Mr. EyreThe equivalent of nine full-time staff are currently employed in my Department on appointments to the 43 nationalised industry consumer councils for which my Department is responsible. A further three staff are employed on matters relating to pay and office accommodation. The costs for the 12 civil servants amount to £152,480 per annum.