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Written question asked by Nigel Evans (Conservative) on Friday, 24 October 1997, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 October 1997. It was answered by Ron Davies (Labour) on Monday, 27 October 1997 on behalf of the Welsh Office.


Welsh Office

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, how many civil servants currently work in the Welsh Office; and how many he estimates will work in the Welsh Office after the implementation of his devolution proposals. - Includes figures.
Answer

Mr. Evans: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many civil servants currently work in the Welsh Office; and how many he estimates will work in the Welsh Office after the implementation of his devolution proposals. [12689] Mr. Davies: The Welsh Office currently employs 2,224 full-time equivalent staff. This figures includes 140 casual staff. My estimate of the number employed by the Welsh Office after establishment of the Welsh Assembly is set out in paragraph 4.45 of the White Paper "A Voice for Wales", copies of which are available in the Vote Office.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
12689; 299 c701W
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Devolution Civil servants Civil service National Assembly for Wales Staff Wales Welsh Office
Contains statistics
Yes