HC Deb 02 May 1991 vol 190 c302W
Mr. Dobson

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer 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 the Central Office of Information.

Mr. Maples

[holding answer 26 April 1991]: The number of staff employed in the press office of the Central Office of Information, which has always equalled the full complement, on 1 April since 1979–80 is as follows:

Number
1979–80 2
1980–81 1
1981–82 1
1982–83 1
1983–84 1
1984–85 2
1985–86 1
1986–87 1
1987–88 1
1988–89 1
1989–90 1
1990–91 1
1991–92 1