Written question asked by Martin Smyth (Ulster Unionist Party), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 7 May 1996. It was answered by Malcolm Moss (Conservative) on Tuesday, 7 May 1996 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: How many team leaders of Making Belfast Work South and East Team there have been in the past two years; how long the present acting team leader has been in position; when a permanent team leader will be appointed; and for what reasons there was no full-time replacement when the acting team leader was recently on leave. - Including figure.

Answer: Rev. Martin Smyth: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many team leaders of the "Making Belfast Work" south and east team there have been in the past two years; how long the present acting team leader has been in position; when a permanent team leader will be appointed; and for what reasons there was no full-time replacement when the acting team leader was recently on leave.[27153] Mr. Moss: "Making Belfast Work", south and east team has had two team leaders in the past two years. An acting team leader has been in post since February 1996. A Northern Ireland civil service trawl competition is under way at present to appoint a permanent team leader to the team. Another team leader has been covering the south and east area until the acting team leader returns from leave. In accordance with normal practice, a full-time replacement is not provided to cover periods of leave.

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