§ Mr. TylerTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what precise proportion of the posts identified in the efficiency savings exercise for security services provided by Transec is currently engaged on inspectorial and investigatory duties.
§ Mr. NorrisForty three per cent. The reduction in posts is part of my Department's general drive for increased efficiency, and will be achieved through a combination of more efficient working practices and the fact that several projects are nearing completion. It is the responsibility of industry to provide front-line security staff and equipment, the level of which will not be affected by these changes.