§ Mrs. Ann TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment how many professional staff are currently employed by the drinking water inspectorate.
§ Mr. TrippierThe complement of the drinking water inspectorate is 23 posts, of which 16 will be held by professional staff. Currently, eight professional staff are employed in the inspectorate, including two on secondment from the Water Research Centre. Recruitment of other professional staff is in progress.