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Written question asked by Ieuan Wyn Jones (Plaid Cymru) on Monday, 3 April 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 19 April 2000. It was answered by Lord Reid of Cardowan (Labour) on Wednesday, 19 April 2000 on behalf of the Scotland Office.


Scotland Office

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, how many lawyers are employed by his Department; and how many were employed in 1995. - Inc figures.
Answer

Mr. Ieuan Wyn Jones: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many lawyers are employed by his Department; and how many were employed in 1995. [117818] Dr. Reid: The Scotland Office employs 16 qualified lawyers in the office of the Advocate-General for Scotland. It is not possible to provide a meaningful comparison with the legal staffing of the Scottish Office before devolution.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
117818; 348 c527W
Session
1999-00
Subjects
Government departments Staff Solicitors Scotland Office
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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