§ Mr. MilburnTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what have been the costs of redundancy payments to staff in each of the last five years.
§ Mr. LangStaff reductions are largely being achieved by natural wastage and voluntary early retirement. Costs of redundancy payments to staff in the Scottish Office and its associated departments and agencies are therefore relatively low and are detailed. Figures for the Scottish Prison Service are shown separately.
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