§ Mr. DobsonTo ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what are the latest figures for the number of staff presently employed, and the full complement of staff including vacant posts, in the press and public relations office of the Department of Trade and Industry; and what is the proposed complement for 1989–90.
§ Mr. ForthThe manpower allocations for 1989–90 will be set by my right hon. and noble Friend the Secretary of State later this month in the light of the Department's annual activity and resource management review. The number of staff currently employed in the Department's press office is 37 (including 16 on clerical and other support duties). The current manpower allocation is 41.