HC Deb 08 November 1983 vol 48 cc66-7W
Mr. Winnick

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many staff there were at each of his Department's offices in Walsall in May 1979 and in September 1983.

Mr. Newton

The information requested is as follows:

Walsall (East) Walsall (West)
1 May 1979 157 159
30 September 1983 152 141

The figures for 1983 reflect the actual numbers of staff in post. This information is not available for 1979 and details have been given of the authorised staffing levels then allowed.

Mr. Winnick

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many staff there were at his Department's offices in the west midlands in May 1979 and in September 1983.

Mr. Newton

The information requested is as follows:

Numbers
May 1979 5,925
September 1983 4,926

These are figures of actual staff in post.