§ Mr. Sean HughesTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) what additional costs have been incurred in the change in organisation from the Dental Estimates Board for Scotland to the Dental Practice Board; and whether he will itemise the main headings of expense;
(2) whether the change from the Dental Estimates Board for Scotland to the Dental Practice Board has been accompanied by any additional employment of personnel;
(3) whether he will list the main administrative categories of personnel in the Dental Practice Board for Scotland.
§ Mr. Michael ForsythThe change in the board's name to reflect its functions more accurately has not resulted in additional costs or personnel. The main administrative categories of personnel are set out below.
Whitley Council Grade Numbers as at 1 June 1989 Grade 18 1 Grade 14 1 Grade 4 3 Executive Officer (2) 2 Grade 1 11 Higher Clerical Officer 46 Clerical Officer 75 Machine operator-typist 31 Part-time Clerical Officer .5 Total 171.5