HC Deb 15 June 1990 vol 174 c385W
Mrs. Clwyd

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will list all British embassies with the number of diplomatic staff in each(a) at the present time, (b) in May-June 1989, (c) in May-June 1988, (d) in May-June 1985 and (e) in May-June 1979.

Mr. Sainsbury

I refer the hon. Member to the current edition of the HM diplomatic service overseas reference list, a copy of which is in the Library of the House. Actual staff levels vary from day to day, depending on leave, training and urgent operational requirements.

The other information requested could be provided only at disproportionate cost.

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