Written question asked by Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 12 February 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 25 February 1999. It was answered by Doug Henderson (Labour) on Thursday, 25 February 1999 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence;Defence Animal Centre

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many people are currently employed by the Defence Animal Centre; and what was the figure at its inception. - Includes figures and text of letter from Squadron Leader PC Marks of the Defence Animal Centre.

Answer: Mr. Hancock: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many people are currently employed by the Defence Animal Centre; and what was the figure at its inception. [71901] Mr. Doug Henderson: This is a matter for the Chief Executive of the Defence Animal Centre. I have asked the Chief Executive to write to the hon. Member. Letter from Squadron Leader P. C. Marks to Mr. Mike Hancock, dated 25 February, 1999: I am replying to your question to the Secretary of State for Defence about the number of people currently employed by the Defence Animal Centre (DAC), and the number of people employed at its inception, as this matter falls within my area of responsibility as acting Chief Executive of the DAC. I can confirm that the DAC became a Defence Agency on 1 June 1993. The number of people employed was 224 (as at 31 March 1994), as reported in the first DAC Annual Report and Accounts. The number of people currently employed by the DAC is 190. If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me.

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