§ Mr. BatesTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the total number of personnel employed in(a) the National Rivers Authority, (b) the drinking water inspectorate, (c) Her Majesty's inspectorate of pollution and (d) the Office of Water Services.
§ Mr. YeoThe current totals of staff in post are as follows:
Number of staff National Rivers Authority 8,371 The drinking water inspectorate 28 Her Majesty's inspectorate of pollution 358 Ofwat 163