Written question asked by Lord Taylor of Goss Moor (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 24 February 1994. It was answered by Lord Lang of Monkton (Conservative) on Thursday, 24 February 1994 on behalf of the Scottish Office.

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Scottish Office

Question

If he will list the schemes his Department operates to assist staff facing financial hardship following a transfer, showing (a) the particular criteria and rules applying to each one, including the circumstances under which any loans can be written off, (b) the total amount loaned or granted under the schemes in 1992-93 and so far in 1993-94 and (c) the number of staff assisted in 1992-93 and so far in 1993-94.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

238 c438-9W;238 c440-1W

Session

1993-94

Subjects

Civil servants Debts written off Expenditure Government departments Fringe benefits Location Loans Staff Scottish Office