§ Mr. BayleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security by how many people the Child Support Agency has recently increased its staffing level; and for what reasons.
§ Mr. BurtThe administration of the Child Support Agency is a matter for Ros Hepplewhite, the Chief Executive. She will write to the hon. Member.
Letter from Ros Hepplewhite to Mr. Hugh Bayley, dated 16 February 1994:
I am replying to your recent Parliamentary Question to the Secretary of State for Social Security about staffing levels in the Child Support Agency.
Recruitment of staff to the Agency has continued during 1993/94 in order to meet a projected staffing level of 5,220 by the end of March 1994. At 31 December 1993, there were 4,982.5 whole time equivalent staff in post.
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