§ Mr. John Grantasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many staff were employed by the Boundaries Commission on 1 September, or at the nearest appropriate date, in (a)1978, (b)1979, (c)1980 and (d)1981; how many of these were full-time, part-time or temporary; what at each date was the authorised complement; and if he will estimate the figures for 31 December 1981.
§ Mr. Mayhew:The information requested about the staff common to the Boundary Commissions for England and Wales is as follows:
Date Authorised Complement Full-time In Post Part-time Temporary 1 September 78 11 8 1 Nil. 1 September 79 11 9 1 Nil. 1 September 80 16 14 1 Nil. 1 September 81* 18 17 1 Nil. 31 December 81 18 17 1 Nil. * Estimated figures.
§ Mr. John Grantasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department when authority was last given for an increase in the staff of the Boundaries Commission; and with what effect.
§ Mr. Mayhew:On 15 July 1981 the permitted complement of staff common to the Boundary Commissions for England and Wales was raised from 16 to 18. This increase has since been achieved.