§ Lord Alderdiceasked Her Majesty's Government:
What plans they have to introduce further voluntary early retirement schemes for officials of the Northern Ireland Civil Service. [HL2171]
§ The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Northern Ireland Office (Lord Dubs)A small number of staff in some specialist grades may be released through early retirement/severance schemes in the current year. As a result of the anticipated release of prisoners a substantial early retirement/severance programme will be required for uniformed staff and some governor grades in the Prison Service.