§ Mr. Sean HughesTo ask the Secretary of State for Health with respect to the support grades in his Department(a) what is the number of staff employed, (b) how many vacancies there are and how many of these have existed for over one month and over three months, (c) how many temporary and casual appointments there are and (d) how much overtime was worked by them in London and elsewhere.
§ Mr. MellorThe figures are:
Figures (a) The number of staff employed 325 (b) The number of vacancies: i. currently 9 ii. that have existed for over one month 8 iii. that have existed for over three months 3 (c) The number of casual appointments at present 28 The number of limited period appointments currently 8 (d) The amount of overtime worked by them during March 1989, all within the London pay area 2,518.5 hours