HC Deb 07 March 1995 vol 256 cc116-7W
Mr. Blunkett

To ask the Secretary of State for Education what was the total number of civil servants employed in her Department in 1993–94; and what is the expected figure for 1994–95.

Mr. Boswell

The actual outturn figure for 1993–94 was 2,101 full-time equivalent staff. The estimated figure for 1994–95 is 2,097.

Mr. Blunkett

To ask the Secretary of State for Education how many people were employed in the school curriculum branch of her Department in each year since 1992–93; and what were the total operating costs of the branch in each of those years.

Mr. Boswell

The school curriculum branch of the Department came into existence on 1 April 1994 as part of a wider reorganisation within the Department. For 1994–95 full-time equivalent staff in post are expected to average 81, with estimated running costs of £2.3 million. Because of the reorganisation, it is not possible to give comparable figures for earlier years.

Mr. Blunkett

To ask the Secretary of State for Education what was the total staff pay bill for her Department for 1993–94 and what is the expected amount for 1994–95.

Mr. Boswell

The total staff pay bill for the Department in 1993–94 was £51 million. The comparable forecast outturn figure for 1994–95 is £52 million.