§ Mr. DobsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will give for each year from 1979–80, including 1991–92, the number of staff actually employed on 1 April and the full complement of staff, including vacant posts in the press and public relations office of his Department.
§ Mr. EggarThe information is given below:
In post Vacancies 1979 42 — 1980 39 1 1981 38 — 1982 38 — 1983 38 — 11984 224 — 1985 n/a n/a 11986 223 — 1987 n/a n/a 1988 n/a n/a 1989 39 2 1990 38 4 11991 37 3 1 Figures for 1984 are as at 1 March, those for 1986 are as at 1 January, and those for 1991 are as at 15 April 2 Excludes figures for administrative staff which are not available.