§ Mr. William RossTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many civilian employees, and of what grades, are employed in the Royal Ulster Constabulary firearms section; what are their salaries; and what were the numbers, grades and salaries five years and 10 years ago.
§ Mr. Cope[holding answer 9 January 1990]: The Chief Constable has informed me that the information on staffing levels and salaries as at 1 January 1990 and five and 10 years ago is as follows:
Grade Numbers Salary £ (each) January 1990 Executive Officer II 1 9,686 Administrative Officer 5 8,029 Administrative Assistant 27 6,529 Typist 2 6,754 Total 35 January 1985 Executive Officer II 1 7,481 Administrative Officer 3 5,748 Administrative Assistant 16 4,628 Total 20 January 1980 Administrative Officer 5 3,123 Administrative Assistant 21 2,600 Total 26