Written question asked by Paul Burstow (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 14 July 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 28 July 2000. It was answered by Lord Moonie (Labour) on Friday, 28 July 2000 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many unfilled vacancies for permanent staff his Department has; what percentage of staff positions in his Department are vacant; what the monthly cost would be to his Department of employing civil servants in these positions; how many and what percentage of staff his Department employs on a temporary basis through employment agencies; how much his Department paid employment agencies to supply temporary staff in each of the last 12 months; and how much he expects to pay employment agencies to supply temporary staff in each of the next 12 months. - Will write. (Holding answer 25 July 2000).

Answer: Mr. Burstow: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many unfilled vacancies for permanent staff his Department has; what percentage of staff positions in his Department are vacant; what the monthly cost would be to his Department of employing civil servants in these positions; how many and what percentage of staff his Department employs on a temporary basis through employment agencies; how much his Department paid employment agencies to supply temporary staff in each of the last 12 months; and how much he expects to pay employment agencies to supply temporary staff in each of the next 12 months. [131437] Dr. Moonie: [holding answer 25 July 2000]: I will write to the hon. Member and a copy of my letter will be placed in the Library of the House.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 354 c915W; 131437
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Costs Civil servants Government departments Employment agencies Staff Ministry of Defence Temporary employment Vacancies
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