§ Dr. M. S. Millerasked the Lord Privy Seal what is the number of staff at Overseas Development Administration offices at East Kilbride; how this differs from the complement for that office; and when the difference between staff in post and complement will be eliminated.
§ Mr. HurdAgainst a target of 650 posts, 434 ODA posts have been transferred to East Kilbride: of these 416104W are currently filled. The gap reflects staff turnover since dispersal and further recruitment is in hand. A further 182 posts from the Crown Agents will be transferred to East Kilbride later this year. We are still considering how the remaining small shortfall against the target might be met.