HC Deb 12 March 1990 vol 169 c23W
Mr. Dobson

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department 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. Waddington

Under the Director of Information there are 20 press officers with seven support staff. In addition within the public relations branch there are 16 publicity officers with six support staff. The same balance and complement is proposed for 1990–91.

Mr. Dobson

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department 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 the Metropolitan police; and what is the proposed complement for 1990–91.

Mr. Peter Lloyd

I understand from the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis that, at the end of February 1990, 88 staff of all grades were employed within the directorate of public affairs of the Metropolitan police office against a complement of 89 posts. A final decision has yet to be taken about the complement of the directorate for 1990–91.