Sure Start Unit

HC Deb 25 May 2004 vol 421 c1535W

Mr. Goodman

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills how many people the Sure Start Unit employs; and what the Unit's expected budget is in(a) 2004–05 and (b) 2005–06. [175375]

Mr. Charles Clarke

As at 1 April 2004, the Sure Start Unit employed 299 permanent staff. The expected budget for 2004–05 will be £12.7 million. Budgets are set annually.