§ Dr. CableTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many employees in his Department who regularly use computers have taken up the provision of a free eye test; and how this service is advertised to(a) current and (b) new staff. [36684]
§ Dr. John Reid115 officers who regularly use computers have taken up the provision of a free eye test since 1 April 2001.
760Wtable. The figures include VAT, where that is paid, and, in most cases, expenses as well as fees.
The figures represent the position as at 12 February 2002. The prospective Judicial Review on Banisters' fees and the prospective judgment of the Senior Costs Judge on Solicitors' fees could affect the level of payments already made in respect of the period of work covered.
As eyesight testing procedures are revised staff are notified by an internal circular.
New staff are advised of the provision of free eye tests at the induction session, which takes place within two weeks of an officer joining the Department.