§ Mr. Adleyasked the Secretary of State for Industry how many staff are employed in his Department as messengers or general assistants in reception areas: and how this number has increased or decreased in the last 12 months.
§ Mr. David MitchellApart from security and inquiry room staff who spend a small proportion of their time on reception work, eight messengers are engaged on escorting visitors in offices throughout the Department of Industry: a reduction of two on 12 months earlier.