§ Mr. BakerTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many legal advisers are employed by his Department; and of those how many advise on matters relating to animals. [138913]
§ Mr. StrawThe number of legal advisers currently employed in the Home Office Legal Adviser's Branch is 36 (three of whom work part-time). A team of two lawyers advises on matters relating to animals in addition to advising on other subjects.