HL Deb 27 July 1989 vol 510 cc1671-2WA
Lord Harris of Greenwich

asked her Majesty's Government:

What was the shortfall of lawyers in the Crown Prosecution Service on 1st July 1989, in the London and South East, the Midlands, the North and the South and West Regions; and what were the comparible figures for support staff.

The Lord Chancellor

A breakdown of the four regions of the Crown Prosecution Service is set out below, showing the shortfall of lawyers and support staff as at 30th June 1989.

SHORTFALL OF LAWYERS AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT BY REGION AS AT 30th JUNE 1989
Region Lawyers Admin Support
London/South East -128 -34
Midland -126.5 -27
North -125.5 No shortfall
South & West -72.5 -6.5