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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 Adam Ingram (Labour) on Tuesday, 11 April 2000 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.


Northern Ireland Office

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

Mr. Ieuan Wyn Jones: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many lawyers are employed by his Department; and how many were employed in 1995. [117819] Mr. Ingram: Some 108 lawyers are employed by the Northern Ireland Office currently. In April 1995 the numbers were 94. In addition to these figures, four lawyers are currently on career breaks and two were on career breaks in 1995. Under existing arrangements lawyers working under the direction of the Director of Public Prosecutions for Northern Ireland and the Crown Solicitor for Northern Ireland are formally employed by the Northern Ireland Office.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
117819; 348 c125W
Session
1999-00
Subjects
Government departments Staff Solicitors Northern Ireland Office
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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