§ Mr. LoughtonTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions how many people are employed in the Planning Inspectorate; and what is their salary bill. [141731]
§ Ms Beverley Hughes[holding answer 11 December 2000]: As at 3 April 2000, 724 people were employed in the Planning Inspectorate. This figure includes 15 people who are employed by the National Assembly for Wales. The Planning Inspectorate's anticipated salary bill for 2000–01 is £23 million.