§ Dr. David Clarkasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will list the total number of staff employed by the Radiochemical inspectorate annually since 1979 to 1987; and if he will give the projection for the next two years.
§ Mr. Waldegrave[pursuant to his reply, 6 May 1987, c. 462]: The numbers of professional staff (that is excluding clerical and administrative support staff) dealing with radioactive waste management since 1979 are:
Number 1979 11 1980 12 1981 16½ 1982 19½ 1983 20½ 1984 18½ 1985 25 1986 25 1987 25 Currently 23 of these hold warrants from Her Majesty's inspectorate of pollution.
A total of 37 professional posts have been authorised up to 1 April 1988. The number of staff in post will depend on progress with recruitment. No decisions have been taken beyond that date.