§ Mrs. MayTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions how many members of his Department's press office are(a) under investigation and (b) suspended; and if he will make a statement. [55976]
§ Mr. ByersStaffing and disciplinary matters are handled within the Department in accordance with the DTLR staff handbook. Within that framework personnel matters relating to individuals are a confidential matter between them and the Department.