HL Deb 03 November 2003 vol 654 cc78-9WA
Lord Ouseley

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What costs have been incurred in financing additional Civil Service posts created in the years:

  1. (a) 2001–02;
  2. (b) 2002–03; and
  3. (c) 2003–04 (as forecast in the estimates). [HL5206]

Lord McIntosh of Haringey

It is for departments to provide data and estimates on the cost of the increase in public sector jobs. All departments have met and are forecast to meet staffing costs within budget allocations.