§ Dr. Julian LewisTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many net additional staff his Department has recruited in each month since June 2001 at(a) executive officer level and (b) administrative level. [52437]
§ Dr. John ReidIn the absence of approved staff complements (approved staff ceilings) being held in the Northern Ireland Office the information as requested cannot be provided. Staffing levels are dictated by administration costs.