§ Mr. DobsonTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment 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 his Department; and what is the proposed complement for 1990–91.
§ Mr. Chris PattenOn 1 March there were 44 staff employed in the information directorate of my Department (including PSA), against a complement of 47. The proposed complement for 1990–91 is 48.