§ Dr. MarekTo ask the Minister for the Civil Service what plans he has for redundancy of staff at Recruitment and Assessment Services or any other civil service agency.
§ Mr. Renton[holding answer 7 February 1992]: In view of the financial position of the Recruitment and Assessment Services Agency the chief executive is looking at all options for improvement. Staff numbers are being reduced in various ways, including transfers to other Departments and the offer of early retirement. Other measures will need to be taken if these prove insufficient. There can be no undertaking at this stage that there may not be a requirement for redundancies.
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§ Dr. MarekTo ask the Minister for the Civil Service if he will make a statement on the financial position of the Recruitment and Assessment Services civil service agency; and when he expects a report to be laid before Parliament.
§ Mr. Renton[holding answer 7 February 1992]: Because of a sharp fall in the recruitment business placed with the Recruitment and Assessment Services Agency, it is unlikely to cover its full costs by income from its customers in its first year. However, the agency aims to break even in the first three years of trading. The agency will publish its first annual report and accounts later in the year.