§ Dr. David Clarkasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what were the staff numbers of the Countryside Commission as at 1 April 1982; and what were the numbers for 1 April 1979.
§ Mr. MacfarlaneThe information is as follows:
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Numbers 1 April 1979 120 1 April 1982 101
§ Dr. David Clarkasked the Secretary of State for the Environment in what circumstances the Countryside Commission may appoint persons from outside the Civil Service to its ranks; and whether the situation has changed since 1 April 1982.
§ Mr. MacfarlaneAs a grant-in-aid body, the Countryside Commission has power under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 to appoint staff from outside or from within the Civil Service. Prior to 1 April 1982, the Commission was staffed entirely by civil servants.
§ Dr. David Clarkasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is his estimate of the numbers of Countryside Commission staff currently engaged upon administrative work previously undertaken by his Department.
§ Mr. MacfarlaneThe number of Countryside Commission staff currently engaged on administrative work is 6.