§ Mr. DobsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment (1) 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 Training Agency; and what is the proposed complement for 1990–91;
(2) 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. Eggar[holding answer 12 March 1990]: The Department's information division, which includes the press and public relations offices, presently employs 120 people with six posts vacant. The division merged with the Training Agency's information services branch in November 1989. The proposed complement for 1990–91 is 126.