§ Mrs. Ann TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment when he will publish the annual report of Her Majesty's inspectorate of pollution district inspectors for 1988 and 1989.
§ Mr. TrippierMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State expects to publish HMIP's annual report for 1988–89 next month.
§ Mrs. Ann TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment which of the district offices of Her Majesty's inspectorate of pollution he intends to run down, close or relocate; where he intends to maintain existing staffing levels at Her Majesty's inspectorate of pollution district offices; and whether staff who leave district offices or are transferred will be replaced with staff of equal grade.
§ Mr. TrippierStaff in Her Majesty's inspectorate of pollution have been informed that regional offices in382W Bedford, Bristol and Leeds will be the focus of the development of its regional structure. Sub-offices in Cardiff, Lancaster and London will be retained. Staff leaving or transferring from present offices in Lincoln, Luton, Chelmsford, East Grinstead, Sheffield, Darlington, Preston, Chester and Birmingham will not be replaced at those offices. The need for, and location of, further sub-offices will be considered carefully when regional offices are staffed up to complement.