Written question asked by Vincent Cable (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 1 November 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 8 November 2005. It was answered by David Lammy (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 November 2005 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Departmental Staff (Relocation)

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport how many people in her Department (a) were relocated in 2004–05 and (b) are expected to be relocated in 2005–06 following the Lyons Review; where they have been relocated; and if she will make a statement.

Answer: DCMS's headcount has fallen by six since 1 April 2004. There have been no cost savings relating to IT projects. In 2004–05, DCMS's efficiency programme achieved savings totalling £28.5 million. Planned efficiency in 2005–06 total £152 million, against a programme target of £87 million. These savings have been made, or are expected to be made, in programmes across DCMS, the NDPBs it sponsors and local authority culture and leisure sectors.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 25078; 439 c302W;439 c302W
Session: 2005-06
Related items: Deposited Paper DEP 06/151
Thursday, 12 January 2006
Deposited papers
House of Commons
Subjects: Location Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Contains statistics: Yes
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