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Written question asked by John Healey (Labour) on Monday, 28 June 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 30 June 2010. It was answered by Lord Grayling (Conservative) on Thursday, 1 July 2010 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Departmental Legislation

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions how many officials of his Department are working on preparations for the (a) Pensions and Savings Bill and (b) Welfare Bill.
Answer

As at 30 June 2010, there is one full-time equivalent working on the Pensions and Savings Bill and one full-time equivalent working on the Welfare Bill.These people draw on additional legal and policy teams as necessary. As preparations progress we expect to increase the number of officials engaged full time on the Bills.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
5114; 512 c595W
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Department for Work and Pensions Legislation Personal savings Pensions Staff Social security
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk