§ Mr. WilshireTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what factors led to his decision to delete 35 posts from his Department's security division; and what work will cease to be done as a result.
§ Dr. MawhinneyThe reduction in posts in the transport security division is part of my Department's general drive for increased efficiency. In Transec's case the efficiency gains will be achieved through a combination of delayering, more efficient working and the completion of projects.
Over half the posts identified are support or managerial. The remainder are inspectorial or investigatory.
This change will make no difference to the implementation of security measures which, along with the provision of equipment and staff, is the responsibility of operators.