§ Mr. Morganasked the Attorney-General how many civil servants are employed in the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions; and how many of them had practical experience of criminal law and procedure before appointment.
§ The Attorney-GeneralOn 1 April 1982 there were 222 civil servants employed; of those 70 were professionally qualified on appointment.
§ Mr. Morganasked the Attorney-General what was the total cost of running the offices of the Director of Public Prosecutions during (a) 1980–81 and (b) 1981–82, excluding the fees paid to counsel nominated to prosecute cases for the Director of Public Prosecutions.
§ The Attorney-GeneralDuring 1980–81 the total cost was £2,586,000. For 1981–82 the total cost was £2,799,000.
§ Mr. Morganasked the Attorney-General what was the total amount paid by way of fees to counsel nominated to prosecute cases for the Director of Public Prosecutions during (a) the financial year 1980–81 and (b) the financial year 1981–82.
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§ The Attorney-GeneralDuring the financial year 1980–81, £3,178,484 and for 1981–82, £3,810,130.
§ Mr. Morganasked the Attorney-General what are de minimum academic and professional qualifications, of those civil servants in the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions described as professional officers.
§ The Attorney-GeneralAll professional officers are barristers or solicitors and are recruited through the Civil Service Commission.