§ Mr. McAllionTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what is the 1991–92 annual budget for the insolvency service; and what is the percentage allocated to staff costs.
§ Mr. RedwoodThe Department's estimates were published on 12 March. Within these the Insolvency Service executive agency has been allocated a budget of £45.1 million. Of this the proportion allocated to staff costs, defined as salary, ERNIC, superannuation and overtime for both permanent and casual staff, is about 65 per cent.