§ Mr. BercowTo ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office how much and what proportion of the departmental expenditure limit for 2002–03 will be accounted for by staff costs; what the figures were for 2001–02; and if he will make a statement. [61035]
§ Mr. AlexanderThe Cabinet Office departmental expenditure limit (DEL) for 2001–02 was £402.8 million. Approximately 40 per cent. of the DEL was for budgeted staff costs. The 2001–02 Resource account is undergoing final adjustments and awaiting audit. As a result, the percentage figure quoted may change.
The information regarding how much and what proportion of the DEL for 2002–03 will be accounted for by staff costs is not yet available.