Mr. McCartneyTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment what money was spent by the Health and Safety Executive in the period 1 April 1994 to 1 April 1995 on refurbishing or re-equipping its offices; and what consideration was given to employing more staff instead. [29223]
§ Mr. OppenheimThe Health and Safety Executive spent £5.2 million in the last financial year 1994–95 on refurbishing or re-equipping its offices, £3.1 million of which was spent on relocating to the new HSE headquarters in London. A significant part of the £3.1 million was spent on project management, switchboard and ancillary equipment, mail handling and distribution systems, fire and security protection, and furniture and storage units. This type of expenditure is periodically necessary to meet business needs for existing and anticipated staffing levels.
HSE's resources are allocated against agreed aims and priorities to achieve efficiency and value of money.