HC Deb 23 February 1995 vol 255 cc294-5W
Mr. Peter Robinson

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many staff have been employed in the Industrial Development Board in each of the last three financial years; and what plans there are to reduce the number.

Mr. Ancram

The number of staff directly employed by the Industrial Development Board for Northern Ireland for the last three full financial years is as follows:

  • At 31 March 1992: 376
  • At 31 March 1993: 421
  • At 31 March 1994: 412

IDB will continue to make a contribution to improved efficiency within the Northern Ireland civil service as a whole and staffing levels will be kept under review in that context.