Mr. Ted GarrettTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many people are currently employed in the DSS at Newcastle; and what number are expected to be transferred to other departments.
§ Miss WiddecombeAt 30 September 1991, the Department and its agencies employed about 14,000 people in the Newcastle area. As part of normal career progression 22 staff transferred to other Government Departments in the period 31 March 1991 to 30 September 1991, and similar numbers can be expected to transfer in the future.