HC Deb 06 November 1992 vol 213 cc514-5W
Mrs. Ann Taylor

To ask the Secretary of State for Education how many staff are employed in schools branch 4, division B at his Department; what was the cost of the branch in 1991–92; and what is the budgeted cost for 1992–93.

Mr. Forth

There has been some restructuring of the branch during this year. As of 5 November there were 21 civil servants employed in schools branch 4 division B. The running costs of the division in 1991–92 were £706,000 and the budget for 1992–93 is £800,000.