§ Ms PrimaroloTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how many staff are employed in the clearing house referred to in paragraph 4.46 of the departmental report to assist staff displaced as a result of the changes brought about by "Making London Better"; what is the total budget of the clearing house; and how many requests for assistance it has received.
§ Dr. MawhinneyThe clearing house employs five staff and the total budget for 1994–95 is £212,000. To date the clearing house has received 425 requests for assistance from individuals displaced as a result of service changes in London. Additionally, the clearing house deals with an estimated 70 inquiries per day relating to the clearing house scheme.