Written question asked by Lord Chidgey (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 7 July 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 17 July 1998. It was answered by Ian McCartney (Labour) on Friday, 17 July 1998 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: To ask the President of the Board of Trade, what percentage of the current staff are expected still to be employed within Companies House (a) immediately, (b) six months and (c) a year after the relocation. - Includes figure.

Answer: Mr. Chidgey: To ask the President of the Board of Trade what percentage of the current staff are expected still to be employed within Companies House (a) immediately, (b) six months and (c) a year after the relocation. [49970] Mr. Ian McCartney: There will be no change now, or in six months' time, in the numbers of staff employed in Companies House, London as a result of the initial relocation of the office. The numbers are expected to have fallen by about 75 per cent. one year after relocation.

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