§ Mr. HancockTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many people are currently employed by the Defence Analytical Services Agency; and what was the figure at its inception. [72819]
§ Mr. Spellar[holding answer 25 February 1999]: This is a matter for the Chief Executive of the Defence Analytical Services Agency. I have asked the Chief Executive to write to the hon. Member.
Letter from Paul Altobell to Mr. Mike Hancock, dated 8 March 1999:
I am replying to your question to the Secretary of State on the number of people employed by the Defence Analytical Services Agency. As Chief Executive this falls within my area of responsibility.Defence Analytical Services Agency employed 148 permanent staff, (142 full time equivalents), plus 4 students on 1 April 1992. The Agency was launched on 1 July 1992. Precise figures are not available for that date but were not materially different from the 1 April position. On 1 January 1999 the Agency employed 112 permanent staff, (109 full time equivalents), plus 13 students.I hope you find this reply helpful.