§ Ms WalleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what proposals he has in respect of the casual staff currently employed in testing stations; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. KeyThe vehicle inspectorate—VI—has full peronnel responsibility for such staff. VI continues to employ casual staff because this allows it the flexibility it needs to deal with fluctuating demand and other short term staffing needs. Casual appointments will be kept under review and casual staff will be recruited, retained or released in order to meet the needs existing at any one time.