§ Lord Dixonasked Her Majesty's Government:
How many staff are employed at the Best Value Inspection Service audit commission nationally and in its office in the northern region based at Killingbeck, Leeds. [HL1497]
§ Lord Falconer of ThorotonThe Best Value Inspection Service employs 493 staff nationally; 104 of these staff are based in the northern region.
§ Lord Dixonasked Her Majesty's Government:
What is the total cost of the Best Value Inspection Service audit commission nationally and in its northern region office based at Killingbeck, Leeds. [HL1498]
§ Lord Falconer of ThorotonThe Best Value Inspection Service costs for November 2001 to October 2002 are estimated at £44 million; of this £7.8 million is the estimated cost for the northern region during this period.