§ Mr. BercowTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many agency workers have been employed by the Department in each of the last two years; and at what cost to public funds. [115205]
§ Mr. PearsonIn 2001–02, a total of 170 employment agency workers were engaged by Northern Ireland Departments and the Northern Ireland Office at a cost of £620,182. In 2002–03, the totals were 213 and £1,099,225, respectively.