Written question asked by Mark Hoban (Conservative) on Monday, 12 November 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 14 November 2007. It was answered by Baroness Hughes of Stretford (Labour) on Thursday, 22 November 2007 on behalf of the Department for Children, Schools and Families.

Respect Task Force

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many civil servants currently work in, or for, the Respect Task Force; and at what pay grade each is employed.

Answer: I have been asked to reply.Following the Machinery of Government changes announced earlier this year the Respect Task Force was transferred to the Department for Children Schools and Families. On 5 October a Youth Task Force was announced, incorporating the Respect Task Force.The headcount of the Youth Task Force is 14 full-time equivalent staff. The taskforce includes a mix of civil servants from several Government Departments for which pay bands vary. The headcount comprises of two senior civil servants, the remainder of staff are at departmental grades.

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