§ Mr. HealdTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many press officers there are in his Department; and what his projected figure is for March 2001. [145564]
§ Mr. StrawThere are a total of 23 press officers in the Home Office press office, and a Chief Immigration Officer on attachment. By March 2001 it is anticipated that this figure will increase by one additional trainee at Assistant Information Officer grade.