§ Mr. Rookerasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what are the staff levels at the Perry Barr and Handsworth local offices in Birmingham; how these compare with one year ago: and if any changes are proposed.
§ Mr. WhitneyThe complement of staff allocated to Perry Barr office on 1 October 1983 was 123, the actual staff in post at that date was 120. The complement on 1 October 1984 was 129, the actual staff in post at that date was 129. Perry Barr office has been authorised to recruit to a staffing level of 139 by 1 December 1984.
The complement of staff allocated to Handsworth office on 1 October 1983 was 194, the actual staff in post at that date was 184. The complement on 1 October 1984 was 202, the actual staff in post at that date was 204. Handsworth office has been authorised to recruit to a staffing level of 224 by 1 December 1984.