HC Deb 06 February 1984 vol 53 c426W
Mr. Alex Carlile

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many temporary staff were employed during 1983 in the default section of Companies house; and for how long.

Mr. Alexander Fletcher

Between 19 and 36 temporary staff were employed at various times during 1983: the average for the year was 28.

Mr. Alex Carlile

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many staff were employed in the default section of Companies house on each of the dates 1 January 1979, 1 January 1980, 1 January 1981, 1 January 1982 and 1 January 1983, respectively.

Mr. Alexander Fletcher

The figures are 61, 49, 45, 35 and 72, respectively: the latter includes 28 temporary staff.