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Written question asked by Lord Blaker (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Baroness Ashton of Upholland (Labour) on Thursday, 31 January 2008.


Department for International Development: Personnel

Question
asked Her Majesty's Government:What is the total number of personnel serving in the Department for International Development.
Answer

As of the end of December 2007, there were 1,723 home civil servants (HCS) serving in the Department for International Development (DfID), and a further 857 locally engaged staff (known as staff appointed in country or SAIC) working in our network of over 50 offices overseas. SAIC are employed on local terms and conditions of service.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
1448; 698 c139WA
Session
2007-08
Subjects
Civil servants Department for International Development Staff
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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