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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 Tuesday, 11 April 2000. It was answered by Lord Murphy of Torfaen (Labour) on Tuesday, 11 April 2000 on behalf of the Wales Office.


Office of the Secretary of State for Wales

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, 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 Wales how many lawyers are employed by his Department; and how many were employed in 1995. [117805] Mr. Paul Murphy: Following devolution, the Wales Office was established on 1 July 1999, and employs one lawyer who works four days per week. In 1995 the former Welsh Office employed 23 lawyers in established posts, excluding trainees and probationers.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
348 c96W; 117805
Session
1999-00
Subjects
Government departments Staff Solicitors Wales Office
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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