§ Mr. Gordon PrenticeTo ask the President of the Board of Trade how many officials, by grade, in his Department are currently working on the privatisation of the Post Office.
§ Mr. McLoughlinOfficials working primarily on the Post Office review and the privatisation of Parcelforce are as follows: 1.5 grade 5s; 2.5 grade 7s; 1 HEO; 1 HEO(D); 0.5 personal secretary and 2 AAs. Higher grade officials are also involved in these matters as necessary.