§ Mr. PendryTo ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage how many redundancies are forecast through the restructuring of the Great Britain Sports Council; and what estimate she has made as to the effects these are likely to have in the level and quality of service. [1607]
§ Mr. SproatStaff selection is in progress for the new organisations following the restructuring of the Great Britain Sports Council. Until posts within the new structures have been filled, it is not possible to give accurate numbers of staff whose employment will terminate on the grounds of compulsory or voluntary redundancy.
283WThe restructuring I announced in July 1994 will enhance the service provided by the Sports Council. The new United Kingdom and English Sports Councils will have a sharper focus and reduced bureaucracy, which will greatly benefit sport.